Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister

16 November,2020 04:48 PM IST |  Patna  |  IANS

Governor Phagu Chauhan administered the oath to Kumar at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar


Nitish Kumar was on Monday sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for his fourth successive term.

Governor Phagu Chauhan administered the oath to Kumar at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan.

The National Democratic Alliance secured a majority in the October-November Assembly elections, winning 125 seats in the 243-member house. However, Kumar saw his Janata Dal-United's share slip to 43, while the BJP won 74 seats. Two smaller parties won eight seats.

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