Patna: Bihar’s chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, met the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Tuesday, in a visit widely seen as politically significant amid ongoing developments in the state.
Choudhary, who is on an official trip to the capital, said after the meeting that he had received “guidance” from PM Modi on advancing the vision of a developed India alongside a prosperous Bihar. Writing on the social media platform X, he added that the prime minister’s “affection and support” would provide renewed momentum to the state’s development and public welfare initiatives.
देश के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी से आज नई दिल्ली में शिष्टाचार मुलाकात की।
“विकसित भारत और समृद्ध बिहार” के विजन पर मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त हुआ। माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी का स्नेह एवं सहयोग बिहार की प्रगति को नई गति प्रदान कर रहा है।#narendramodiji #NDA4Bihar… pic.twitter.com/wHibpmZ23J
— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) April 21, 2026
Following his meeting with PM Modi, Choudhary visited Bihar Bhawan in Delhi, where he interacted with party workers and held discussions on organisational matters, according to officials familiar with the schedule.
Earlier in the day, the chief minister also held a brief meeting with senior BJP leader Nitin Nabin at the party’s headquarters. While the discussion lasted only a few minutes, local media reports suggested it carried political significance, with speculation that the state cabinet’s final list of ministers may have been discussed.
Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s chief minister on April 15, alongside deputy chief ministers Bijendra Yadav and Vijay Choudhary. PM Modi had been expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony but was unable to do so, lending additional attention to their first in-person meeting since Choudhary assumed office.
Since taking office, Choudhary has sought to project an image of accessibility, holding public grievance hearings, or “Janata Darbars”, where he has listened to residents’ concerns and promised action. He has repeatedly stated his intention to steer Bihar towards becoming a developed state, emphasising governance marked by both discipline and sensitivity.
The chief minister has also voiced strong support for women’s safety and representation. Speaking during a recent foot march in Patna linked to the women’s reservation debate, he warned of strict action against those who threaten women’s security, pledging firm enforcement measures against offenders.
