Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Term: Joins Elite List of India's Longest-Serving CMs

Nov 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST

Nitish Kumar achieves a remarkable political milestone by being sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at age 74. With his 19-year tenure, he joins India's elite list of longest-serving Chief Ministers, breaking into the national top-10. Known as both 'Paltu Ram' and 'Sushashan Babu', Kumar's political journey spans nearly five decades, demonstrating his resilience and significance in Indian politics.