Shivraj named observer, BJP starts process to form Bihar govt

As Nitish Kumar prepares to resign as Bihar CM on April 14, the BJP has appointed Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its central observer for electing the new leader of its Bihar legislature party. Samrat Choudhary is reportedly the frontrunner for the chief minister's post, with the oath-taking ceremony expected on April 15.

By RAKESH KUMAR