Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing to resign today, November 19, as he gears up for an unprecedented 10th term in office. This move follows the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) significant victory in the recent assembly elections, where they secured 202 out of 243 seats.

Kumar will first be elected as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) legislature party at 11 am, as confirmed by senior party officials. Following this, at 3:30 pm, MLAs from all five NDA partners will gather in the Central Hall of the Bihar Assembly to formally elect him as the leader of the alliance. After these meetings, Kumar will submit his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and present letters of support from the NDA partners, officially claiming the right to form the new government. The outgoing assembly will then be dissolved.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new government is scheduled for November 20 at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, where Kumar is expected to take the oath alongside several ministers. Preparations for this grand event are underway, with a significant security presence anticipated due to the attendance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other prominent leaders from NDA-ruled states.

As the new government takes shape, negotiations over cabinet positions are intensifying. Reports indicate that the JD(U) is keen to retain the Home portfolio, traditionally held by Kumar, while the BJP is advocating for a larger share of key ministries after emerging as the single-largest party with 89 seats. The cabinet is expected to include 16 ministers from the BJP and 14 from the JD(U), along with positions for smaller allies like Chirag Paswan’s LJP (RV) and others.

This transition marks a significant moment in Bihar politics, reflecting the NDA's strong mandate and Kumar's enduring leadership. The upcoming ceremony at Gandhi Maidan is set to highlight the alliance's unity and commitment to governance in the state.