Patna: With Nitish Kumar’s long tenure of over two decades ending, Bihar has entered a new political phase with Samrat Choudhary taking oath as the 24th Chief Minister of the state, and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav extended his “congratulations” — with a sharp ironic undercurrent.
Governor, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) administered the oath to the former Deputy Chief Minister at the Lok Bhawan here on Wednesday.
Taking to X, Tejashwi Yadav remarked: “Congratulations to Samrat Chaudhary for fulfilling his pledge today to dethrone the Elected Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and my heartfelt best wishes on becoming the Selected Chief Minister.”
In his message, the RJD leader went on to offer a pointed critique of governance in Bihar over the past two decades.
He highlighted that despite 21 years of NDA rule, the state continues to lag behind national averages across several key indicators, including benchmarks set by NITI Aayog and various Sustainable Development indices.
He also raised concerns over issues such as quality education, healthcare infrastructure, law and order, employment generation, income levels, investment, poverty, migration, and inclusive growth—painting a picture of systemic challenges that, according to him, remain unresolved.
Despite the criticism, Tejashwi Yadav concluded his message on a note of cautious optimism.
He expressed hope that the new Chief Minister would work with determination toward Bihar’s progress, prosperity, peace, and holistic development.
He also emphasised the importance of safeguarding the self-respect of Bihar’s people, urging that governance decisions remain aligned with the state’s interests.
This exchange underscores the beginning of a politically charged phase in Bihar, where the new government under Choudhary will not only face administrative challenges but also sharp scrutiny from the opposition.
With Samrat Choudhary taking over the charge of the Chief Minister of Bihar, it has brought a new era of BJP-led governance in Bihar.
(IANS)
