Patna: Bihar’s newly sworn-in chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, has wasted no time in stepping into his role, holding an important meeting with senior officials at the state secretariat on Thursday. The move comes immediately after a significant political transition in the state and reflects a clear message that the new administration intends to act quickly. Top bureaucrats, including principal secretaries from all departments, attended the meeting, indicating that the government is preparing to accelerate its work from the very beginning.
According to officials, the meeting focused on reviewing pending government schemes, assessing how budgets are being used, and identifying priority projects that need urgent attention. The chief minister is expected to push for faster implementation of development plans and has asked departments to present clear strategies to resolve issues affecting the public. Key sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare and law and order are likely to remain at the centre of the government’s agenda in the coming days.
Political activity was also intense a day before the meeting, with several senior leaders visiting the chief minister’s residence. Members of both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United) held discussions aimed at strengthening coordination within the new government. Among those present was senior leader Vijay Sinha, and talks are believed to have included cabinet expansion and the distribution of portfolios, which are expected to be finalised soon.
Choudhary took oath as Bihar’s 24th chief minister on Wednesday, alongside his deputies Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav. At present, the full cabinet has not yet been formed, and the three leaders are handling all government departments. The chief minister alone is overseeing 29 departments, including the home department, while his deputies are managing several others, making this an important but demanding phase for the new administration.
With a new government in place, public expectations across Bihar are rising. People are looking for quick progress on issues such as employment, better education and improved healthcare services. The chief minister’s first meeting is therefore being seen as an important step that will shape how the government functions in the coming months. All eyes are now on the decisions taken in these early days and how they translate into action on the ground.
