Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar was today sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record eighth time. Mr Kumar was administered the oath of office by Governor Phagu Chauhan at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Patna.
RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was also sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister for the second time.
Mr Yadav said cabinet expansion will be soon after consultation of alliance partners.
Congress, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Left parties have extended support to Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) government in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar had on yesterday quit the NDA, stripping the party of power, before resigning and staking claim to form a new government with the support of 164 MLAs comprising of RJD, Congress, left parties and Hindustani Awam Morcha.
