Nitish Kumar is expected to step down as Bihar Chief Minister on Wednesday, paving the way for his swearing-in for a record tenth term following the NDA’s sweeping victory in the state assembly elections. Preparations are underway for a large-scale oath ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, with security intensified and public entry banned during the event. Advertisement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders are scheduled to attend the event at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, reflecting the importance the alliance places on this political milestone. The new NDA government’s cabinet formation will emphasise caste and regional balance, with all alliance partners participating in the final decisions.

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