In a decisive moment for Bihar politics, the Samrat Chaudhary-led NDA government breezed through its trust vote in the state assembly on Friday. Voice voting sealed the deal, with the ruling alliance’s overwhelming support drowning out any opposition challenge.
The session, convened specially for this purpose, saw fierce exchanges during the debate. Yet, numbers spoke louder: the NDA’s 201 MLAs ensured a landslide victory without resorting to ballot counts. Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar’s announcement marked the end of formalities, affirming the government’s legitimacy post-Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha elevation.
Chaudhary, greeted with flowers upon his debut as CM, now steers a well-oiled executive. He commands 29 departments, from law and order to elections. His deputies, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (10 portfolios including parliamentary affairs) and Bijendra Prasad Yadav (8, covering energy and development), complete the core leadership.
Born from the 2025 poll triumph where NDA clinched 202 seats, this government steps into power amid high expectations. With portfolios distributed and expansion on the horizon, focus shifts to policy delivery. The opposition, trailing far behind, faces an uphill battle in the 243-member house.
