Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Nitish Kumar on being sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar, describing him as an “experienced administrator” with “a long history of good governance”. The message, posted on X shortly after the ceremony in Patna, is being viewed as a politically charged signal as Kumar begins his tenth term in office.
PM Modi wrote: “Congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister. He is an experienced administrator with a proven track record of good governance for many years. My best wishes to him for his tenure ahead. ”
Congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister. He is an experienced administrator with a proven track record of good governance for many years. My best wishes to him for his tenure ahead. @NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/q5om9kI2IU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2025
The statement has been read by analysts as an indication of renewed cooperation between the central government and Bihar’s leadership, particularly as the BJP–JD(U) alliance positions itself for a period of stability after weeks of political reshuffling in the state.
PM Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, where large crowds gathered amid heightened public interest. His presence, followed by the post on X, is being seen as an attempt to project unity and inject momentum into the alliance’s governance agenda.
