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, was 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.

11 am: BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar chief minister by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain.

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 ...