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Bihar Politics: Nishant Kumar Set to Replace Vijendra Yadav as Deputy CM
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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Reports indicate that Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and former CM Nitish Kumar have discussed replacing Deputy CM Vijendra Yadav with Nishant Kumar in the upcoming oath-taking ceremony.
Political circles in Bihar are buzzing with anticipation as preparations for a new oath-taking ceremony begin in the state. The primary focus of recent discussions is a significant reshuffle within the cabinet, specifically concerning the position of Deputy Chief Minister.
According to reports, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a meeting with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to finalize the changes. During this interaction, it was decided that Deputy CM Vijendra Yadav would be retired from his current post to make way for a new appointment.
The consensus from the meeting suggests that Nishant Kumar is likely to be sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister. This move is seen as a strategic decision to refresh the leadership lineup ahead of the upcoming ceremony.
While the official schedule for the oath-taking event has not been detailed in the initial reports, the confirmation of Nishant Kumar's elevation marks a pivotal moment in the state's current political administration.
According to reports, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a meeting with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to finalize the changes. During this interaction, it was decided that Deputy CM Vijendra Yadav would be retired from his current post to make way for a new appointment.
The consensus from the meeting suggests that Nishant Kumar is likely to be sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister. This move is seen as a strategic decision to refresh the leadership lineup ahead of the upcoming ceremony.
While the official schedule for the oath-taking event has not been detailed in the initial reports, the confirmation of Nishant Kumar's elevation marks a pivotal moment in the state's current political administration.