- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar politics witnessed a major shift as Nitish Kumar stepped down from the Chief Minister’s post, bringing an end to a 20-year-long political era. Soon after, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was chosen as the new leader of the legislative party, confirming his position as the next Chief Minister. As the news broke, several celebrities and public figures congratulated Samrat while also reflecting on Nitish Kumar’s legacy.
Samrat Choudhary Named New CM Of Bihar
After Nitish Kumar’s resignation and his move to the Rajya Sabha, Samrat Choudhary was elected as the leader of the NDA legislative party. This decision has cleared the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar. He is expected to take the oath soon, marking a new political chapter for the state.
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Ravi Kishan’s Congratulatory Message
BJP MP Ravi Kishan congratulated Samrat Choudhary through a social media post. He expressed confidence that under Samrat’s leadership and the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar will move towards development, prosperity and self-reliance. He also highlighted the vision of building a “Viksit Bihar 2047,” stating that this leadership change will bring new energy to the state’s growth.
श्री सम्राट चौधरी जी को बिहार एनडीए विधानमंडल दल का नेता चुने जाने पर हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।
— Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) April 14, 2026
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन एवं आपके कुशल नेतृत्व में बिहार, प्रगति, समृद्धि और आत्मनिर्भरता के पथ पर आगे बढ़ते हुए ‘विकसित बिहार @ 2047’ के संकल्प को… pic.twitter.com/1qWoaxJIuG
Maithili Thakur Calls It A Historic Day
Singer and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur also extended her wishes to Samrat Choudhary. She described the moment as historic for the people of Bihar and expressed hope that the state will continue to progress under the new leadership. She also acknowledged Nitish Kumar’s long association with the Chief Minister’s post, saying his governance model has inspired many other states.
VIDEO | As Samrat Choudhary is set to be Bihar CM, BJP MLA Maithili Thakur says, "I congratulate Samrat Bhaiya. The CM continues to remain from NDA. Today is a historic day for every person in Bihar... The designation of Chief Minister is by default associated with Nitish… pic.twitter.com/vrov96WDpQ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 14, 2026
Akshara Singh Gets Emotional Remembering Nitish Kumar
While congratulating Samrat Choudhary, Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh shared a heartfelt post remembering Nitish Kumar. She posted his photo on Instagram along with a Shayari by Bashir Badr. Her emotional gesture highlighted the impact Nitish Kumar had on Bihar’s political landscape and how his legacy continues to resonate.

