After 20 Years, Bihar Home Department Moves to Samrat Choudhary; Speculation Rises Over ‘UP-Style’ Crime Crackdown

Brief By Newsbrief / 1:55 AM on 22 Nov 2025

For the first time in two decades, Bihar’s Home Department has shifted from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, giving him full control of the state’s law and order and police administration. Choudhary has repeatedly advocated a strict “UP model” against criminals, sparking speculation over possible encounters, bulldozer action, and tougher policing across Bihar.