As Bihar readies for a grand swearing-in ceremony on 20 November, all eyes are once again on Nitish Kumar, who is set to take oath as Chief Minister for a record 10th time. After the NDA’s massive victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the veteran leader was formally elected as the Legislature Party leader, paving the way for yet another term in office.
But what makes this moment interesting—and slightly mysterious—is the strange pattern that links Nitish Kumar’s political milestones to the month of November, especially 20 November.
A Lucky Date? Nitish’s Deep Political Connection with November
Nitish Kumar first entered public life in the 1970s during the JP Movement, which inspired a generation of young political leaders. He contested his first Assembly election in 1985 but lost. Four years later, in 1989, he reached the national stage as a Member of Parliament and went on to serve as Union Minister across key portfolios such as Railways, Agriculture, and Surface Transport.
But the real turning point came in Bihar politics after 2005. And here is where the November pattern begins:
- 24 November 2005: Nitish Kumar becomes CM for the second time.
- 26 November 2010: Takes oath as CM for the third time.
- 20 November 2015: Sworn in as CM for the sixth time.
- 16 November 2020: Takes oath for the seventh time.
- 20 November 2025: Set to take oath for the tenth time, creating history.
With this, Nitish Kumar becomes the only leader in the country to be sworn in as Chief Minister 10 times—a record unmatched by any other Indian politician. Whether this is coincidence or a carefully crafted political trajectory is what makes observers raise eyebrows.
NDA’s Big Victory and a Familiar Power Structure
Picture Courtesy: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s official Instagram handle.
The 2025 elections delivered a landslide win for the NDA, reflecting a strong endorsement of Nitish Kumar’s governance model and the alliance’s campaign messaging. Notably, women voters played a decisive role, turning out in large numbers and reportedly voting heavily in favour of the NDA.
At the NDA legislative meet, Nitish was unanimously chosen as the leader, while the BJP retained its structure:
Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha will continue as Deputy Chief Ministers, maintaining stability in the alliance’s leadership team.
A Leader Known for Simplicity and Tough Decisions
Nitish Kumar has built his reputation as a grounded, honest, and accessible leader, someone who does not shy away from difficult decisions. His policy of statewide prohibition remains one of his boldest administrative moves, reflecting his willingness to take politically tough stands.
A Historic Oath and a State Watching Closely
On 20 November, as Nitish Kumar steps forward to take oath for the tenth time at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, Bihar will witness a moment of political history. But it also sparks subtle questions:
Is this simply the rise of a seasoned statesman?
Or does Bihar’s political landscape quietly revolve around one man and one date more than it appears?
With Nitish Kumar’s tenth oath, one thing is certain—whether coincidence or political choreography, November has once again sealed its place as his month of destiny
