New Delhi, April 15 -- Samrat Choudhary swearing-in LIVE: After decades of political dominance by Nitish Kumar, Bihar is on the cusp of a historic shift. Samrat Choudhary, 57, is set to be sworn in as the state's first-ever BJP chief minister - ending an era and opening a new chapter for the NDA in one of India's most politically consequential states.

10.50am: BJP leader and soon-to-be sworn -in as Bihar Chef Minister Samrat Chaudhary visited Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple to offers prayers ahead of the oath taking ceremony.

NDA allies shower blessing for Samrat Choudhary, who is set to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister soon. Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, "Samrat Choudhary has worked to build consensus with all the alliance partners of ...