Historic Bihar Floor Test: Samrat Choudhary Seeks Majority Amid Fierce Opposition Attack

Brief By Newsbrief / 12:19 PM on 24 Apr 2026

Bihar witnessed a crucial political moment as Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary moved a confidence motion in the Assembly, marking his first major test since assuming office on April 15, 2026. This also marks the first time a Bharatiya Janata Party leader is leading the government in the state Assembly. The NDA, with the support of 201 MLAs in the 243-member House, appears comfortably placed to secure the majority.

However, the session turned intense as Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack, alleging that Nitish Kumar had been politically sidelined and calling Choudhary a “selected” rather than an “elected” Chief Minister. He also questioned internal cohesion within the BJP-led alliance.

Amid heated exchanges and possible boycott strategies by the opposition, the floor test has evolved beyond a formality into a significant political showdown with long-term implications.