Bihar is going to experience a historic political hour when today, the senior Janata Dal (United) party leader Nitish Kumar is going to assume office as Chief Minister in Patna for the 10th time. The ceremony of swearing-in will be conducted at the historic Gandhi Maidan, where gigantic arrangements will be made to host the political leaders, party workers, dignitaries, security personnel, and other people who will be present at the event throughout the state. This secures the position of Nitish Kumar as one of the longest-serving chief ministers in the history of India.
Making sure there is a smooth and grand event, the officials in the Bihar government, as well as the NDA alliance, have been working around the clock on this. There have been clearances, rehearsals and security checks since the early morning. The ceremony should be attended by top NDA leaders such as ministers of the central government, governors of other states and other key political leaders. Business and social organizations have also been invited, which indicates the importance of the occasion.
Gandhi Maidan has been converted with sitting stages, special VIP daisies and media daisies. It has been equipped with thousands of chairs to accommodate its supporters and attendees, and giant LED screens have been erected to screen the event to those who are far away from the stage. To keep order within the venue, Patna Police and security agencies have placed a tight security cordon around the venue, with various entry gates, barricades, drone surveillance, and quick response teams to keep the event in order.
The re-election of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister follows an important NDA legislative session in Bihar, where he got a majority backing of the alliance members. This is another milestone of his long political career that started in the 1970s. Nitish Kumar developed a reputation for administrative efficiency, political flexibility and development-oriented governance over the years. His leadership has witnessed significant changes in infrastructure, education reformation, women empowering efforts, and law and order and has made him one of the most significant political leaders in Bihar politics.
Key portfolios are promised to be announced by the new government shortly after the swearing-in, after which policy statements and roadmaps to the next term are to be announced. There are high expectations of the populace, particularly in legislation creation, industry, rural development, and the enhancement of education and healthcare facilities.
All eyes will now be on Nitish Kumar as he enters the 10th term and how he will further influence the political and developmental scene of Bihar in future.
