The pagdi fits: Samrat Choudhary follows Jannayak Karpoori Thakur’s path to Bihar CM post

On Wednesday, Bihar is gearing up for a historic moment as Samrat Choudhary takes his oath, becoming the first Chief Minister from the BJP. Known for his roots in the Koeri community and a dynamic political career that includes a stint as Deputy CM, Choudhary now must navigate the complexities of governance following Nitish Kumar’s long-standing leadership.

By JAI NARAIN PANDEY AND MANOJ CHAURASIA