Patna/IBNS, April 14 -- Samrat Choudhary is set to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar, marking a major political transition after Nitish Kumar ended his long tenure in office.

With this development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure its first Chief Minister in the state, shifting the political landscape in Bihar where it had long remained a junior alliance partner.

Leadership transition following Nitish Kumar's exit

Nitish Kumar, one of Bihar's longest-serving leaders, resigned earlier in the day and stated that the incoming government would take charge of the state's administration with his support and guidance.

Soon after the announcement, Choudhary expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership, describing the role as an...