Chief Minister of Bihar

Nitish Kumar
Chief Minister of Bihar
In office February 22, 2015 –
Personal details
Born	March 1, 1951 {{{birth_place}}}
Political party	Janata Dal (United)
Spouse(s)	Manju Kumari Sinha (Late)
Residence	Official Residence of the Chief Minister, Bihar
Alma mater	B.Sc (Engineering)

The chief minister of Bihar is the de facto head of the executive branch of the Government of Bihar, the subnational authority of the Indian state of Bihar serves as the head of the Government of Bihar, overseeing its administration and governance within the constitutional framework of India. While the Governor of Bihar holds the ceremonial role of the constitutional head, real executive authority rests with the chief minister, who is responsible for implementing policies and managing the state's day-to-day affairs. Appointed by the Governor following elections to the Bihar Legislative Assembly, the chief minister is typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the assembly. Upon taking office, they form a council of ministers, assigning portfolios to manage various government departments. This council operates collectively under the chief minister's leadership and remains accountable to the legislative assembly. Responsibilities of the office include leading cabinet meetings, drafting and implementing state policies, and presenting the annual budget. In addition to maintaining law and order, the chief minister directs efforts toward economic development, public welfare, and infrastructure improvement. Coordination with the Government of India and advocacy for Bihar's interests at the national level are also integral parts of the role. Chief Minister also serves as Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.

The current Chief Minister of Bihar is Nitish Kumar.

Personal Life

Nitish Kumar was born on March 1, 1951 and is a member of the Janata Dal (United).