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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar chief minister for tenth time
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Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar's chief minister for a record tenth time on November 20, 2025, at 11:30 am in Patna's Gandhi Maidan following the NDA's landslide victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders attended the ceremony. The alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats, with BJP winning 89 and JD(U) 85.
Senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar stated that the party's victory in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections marks a turning point in Kerala's political landscape. He announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23 to address a public rally and meet senior party workers. This development precedes the 2026 assembly elections.
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Polling for Bihar's 243 assembly seats concluded on November 6 and 11, 2025, with a voter turnout of 57.3%, slightly higher than 2020. The main contest is between NDA (JD(U), BJP) and Mahagathbandhan (RJD), with Jan Suraaj Party emerging as a contender.