Bihar witnesses rising political activity as the new Chief Minister announcement approaches. Meanwhile, preparations in Patna suggest a major event ahead. Workers started installing bamboo barricades along roads on April 13, 2026. Moreover, these arrangements hint at an upcoming official ceremony in the state capital.
Preparations Intensify Across Patna
According to sources, Bihar may get a new Chief Minister on April 15. Therefore, authorities began visible preparations across Patna city. Workers actively secured roadside areas using bamboo structures for crowd control. Additionally, the BJP also accelerated internal planning ahead of the announcement.
The party appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as observer for the process. He will arrive in Patna on April 14, 2026. Meanwhile, BJP leaders continue discussions to finalize the leadership decision.
Modi Visit Triggers Security Arrangements
Reports suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi may reach Patna on April 14 evening. Furthermore, he will attend the oath ceremony scheduled for April 15. Consequently, officials increased security arrangements across key routes in the city.
Authorities started barricading roads leading to Patna airport for security purposes. Moreover, preparations intensified due to the Prime Minister’s expected presence. This visit adds significance to the upcoming swearing-in ceremony.
BJP Set to Change 21-Year Political Pattern
Notably, BJP contested elections for 21 years under Nitish Kumar’s leadership. However, this time, the party plans to appoint its own Chief Minister. Therefore, this move marks a major political shift in Bihar’s governance structure.
Preparations for this transition continue at a fast pace across the state. Meanwhile, party workers remain engaged in organizing the oath ceremony.
Four Key Names Lead CM Race
The biggest question remains about Bihar’s next Chief Minister. Currently, four prominent names dominate the discussion. Samrat Choudhary stands as a strong contender for the position.
Additionally, Shreyasi Singh appears in the list as a potential candidate. If the party selects a woman leader, her chances increase significantly. Janak Ram also remains in the race for the top post.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha also features among leading contenders. He brings long experience within the party and organization.
JDU Responds to Political Developments
Meanwhile, Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives as observer to oversee developments. On this, JDU National Executive President Sanjay Jha responded publicly. He stated that everything remains normal across the political landscape.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | On the political developments in Bihar, JDU National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha says, “Everything is going smoothly…There is no problem anywhere. Everything is going as per the plan. The Chief Minister is himself monitoring… pic.twitter.com/MirhBtLYYz
— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026
Furthermore, he said there are no issues in the ongoing process. According to him, all plans are progressing smoothly as expected.
