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News India Live, Digital Desk: Nitish Kumar, who has been at the center of power in Bihar for the last 21 years, has resigned from the post of Chief Minister, after which BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary Took oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026. Amidst this big change, a statement by Lalu Yadav’s elder son and former minister Tej Pratap Yadav is going viral on social media, in which he has praised the work of Nitish Kumar and described him as ‘90% pass’.
1. Nitish Kumar’s ‘Report Card’: 9/10
After Nitish Kumar’s resignation, when the media asked Tej Pratap Yadav questions about his tenure, he surprised everyone.
Positive attitude: Tej Pratap, who usually makes sharp attacks, said, “Nitish uncle has done a lot for Bihar. If I have to give him marks, I will give him 9 out of 10.” “Haven’t run away”: He also rejected the speculations that Nitish Kumar was accepting defeat and running away. Tej Pratap said that he has decided to go to Rajya Sabha on his own will and give a chance to the new generation.
2. Samrat Chaudhary: First ‘pure’ BJP CM of Bihar
Samrat Chaudhary took the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at Lok Bhawan, Patna on 15 April 2026.
History made: Samrat Chaudhary has become the first BJP leader in Bihar to reach the post of Chief Minister. Earlier, BJP was always limited to the post of junior partner or Deputy CM in the alliance.
Oath and Pledge: After taking oath, Samrat Chaudhary said that he will take Bihar to new heights of development under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi and Nitish Kumar.
3. End of Nitish era and new journey
75-year-old Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to the Governor on April 14.
Rajya Sabha’s stance: Nitish Kumar will now be active in central politics as a member of Rajya Sabha. He made it clear that he will continue to give his full support and guidance to the new government.
10 times Chief Minister: The name of Nitish Kumar, who took oath as Chief Minister 10 times in his career, has been registered in the record book of Indian politics.
4. Mixed stance of the opposition
While Tej Pratap Yadav showed a soft stance towards Nitish Kumar, other RJD leaders have termed it as BJP’s ‘strategy to grab power through the backdoor’. Political analysts believe that this statement of Tej Pratap can keep open the possibility of a new equation between JDU and RJD in future.
