Chief Ministers of Bihar (BR)

The Chief Minister of Bihar is the leader of the state government. CM is the  in charge of managing the state's administration, making important decisions, and working towards the state's development. Read More about Chief Ministers of Bihar.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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CM of Bihar

  Here is a list of the Chief Ministers of Bihar from its formation in 1947 to the present in 2025:

Name

Duration

Party

Constituency

Nitish Kumar (Current Chief Minister)

2015 -  present

Janta Dal

MLC

Jitan Ram Manjhi

2014 - 2015

Janta Dal

MLA for Makdumpur

Nitish Kumar

2005 - 2014

Janata Dal

MLC

Rabri Devi

2000 - 2005

Rashtriya Janata Dal

MLC

Nitish Kumar

2000 - 2000

Samata Party

Rabri Devi

1997 - 2000

Rashtriya Janata Dal

MLC

Lalu Prasad Yadav

1990 - 1997

Janata Dal

MLA for Raghopur and MLC

Satyeendra Naayan Sinha

1989 - 1989

Indian National Congress

MLC

Jagannath Mishra

1989 - 1090

Indian National Congress

MLA for Jhanjharpur

Bhagwat Jha Azad

1988 - 1989

Indian National Congress

MLC

Bindeshwari Dubey

1985 - 1988

Indian National Congress

MLA for Shahpur

Chandrashekhar Singh

1983 - 1985

Indian National Congress

MLC

Jagannath Mishra

1980 - 1983

Indian National Congress

MLA for Jhanjharpur

Ram Sundar Das

1979 - 1980

Janata Party

MLA for Sonpur

Karpoori Thakur

1977 - 1079

Janata Party

ML for Phulparas

Jagannath Mishra

1975 - 1977

Indian National Congress

MLA for Jhanjharpur

Abdul Ghafoor

1973- 1975

Indian National Congress

MLC

Kedar Pandey

1972 - 1973

Indian National Congress

MLA for Nautan

Bhola Paswan Shastri

1971 - 1971

Indian National Congress

MLA for Korha

Karpoori Thakur

1970 - 1971

Socialist Party

MLA for Samastipur

Daroga Prasad Rai

1970 - 1970

Indian National Congress

MLA for Parsa

Harihar Singh

1969 - 1969

Indian National Congress

MlA for Nayagram

Bhola Paswan Shastri

1969 - 1969

Indian National Congress

MLA for Korha

Satish Prasad Singh

1968 - 1968

Shoshit Dal

MLA for Parbatta

B.p Mandal

1968 - 1968

Shoshit Dal

MLC

Bhola Paswan Shastri

1968 - 1968

Indian National Congress

MLA for Korha

Mahamaya Prasad Sinha

1967 - 1968

Jana Kranti Dal

MLA for Patna West

Krishna Ballabh Sahay

1963 - 1967

Indian National Congress

MLA for Patna West

Binodanand Jha

1961 - 1963

Indian National Congress

MLA for Rajmahal

Deep Narayan Singh

1961 - 1961

Indian National Congress

MLA for Hijipur

Shri Krishna Sinha

1947 - 1961

Indian National Congress

MLA for Basantpur and Sheikhpura

Current Chief Minister of Bihar (BR):

Chief Minister of BR - Nitish Kumar

Born - 1st march 1951, Bakhtiarpur

Political Party - Janata Dal (United)

Constituency - MCL

Spouse - Manju Sinha

Children - Nishant Kumar

Also, know Chief Ministers of 28 States of India

Political Parties in Bihar:

JD(U) - Janata Dal (United)

RJD - Rashtriya Janata Dal

BJP - Bharatiya Janata Party

INC - Indian National Congress

LJP - Lok Janshakti Party

Ham - Hindustani Awam Morcha

CPI - Communist Party of India

CPI(M) - Communist Party of India (Marxist)

FAQs on Chief Ministers of Bihar

  • Who is the chief minister of Bihar?

    The current Chief Minister of Bihar is Nitish Kumar.

  • Who is serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar at present?

    The present Chief Minister of Bihar is Nitish Kumar. He has been serving as the Chief Minister since November 2015.

  • For how many terms has Nitish Kumar been elected as the Chief Minister of Bihar?

    Nitish Kumar has been elected multiple times as the Chief Minister of Bihar. His current term began in November 2015, and he served from 2005 to 2014. 

  • What are the key responsibilities of the Chief Minister of Bihar?

    The Chief Minister of Bihar is responsible for the executive administration of the state, implementing state policies, overseeing development projects, and ensuring law and order. The CM also represents the state in various national and international forums. 

  • How is the Chief Minister of Bihar elected?

    The Chief Minister of Bihar is elected by the members of the legislative assembly. The leader of the majority party or coalition in the assembly is invited by the Governor to form the government and serve as the Chief Minister.

  • How much is the term length for the Chief Minister of Bihar?

    The term length for the Chief Minister of Bihar is five years, which coincides with the term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. However, the CM can serve multiple consecutive terms if re-elected.

  • Has Bihar had any female Chief Ministers?

    No, Bihar has not had a female Chief Minister till date.

  • Where can I check for any official announcements and updates from the Chief Minister of Bihar?

    Official announcements and updates from the Chief Minister of Bihar can be checked on the official website of the Chief Minister's office, state government portals, and through official social media accounts. 

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