The formation of NDA government in Bihar is in the final stages. Nitish Kumar will take oath as CM on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. PM Modi will be the chief guest. Under Z+ security for the function, general entry to the grounds will be restricted from November 17-20.
After the results of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the process of formation of NDA government in the state has once again reached the final stage. There is intense political activity regarding the new government that is going to be formed under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. According to the information received so far, CM Nitish can stake claim to form the government after resigning on November 19. After this, the swearing-in ceremony will be organized on 20 November 2025 at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are continuing on a large scale. This event is not only considered politically important but due to the presence of national level VVIPs and high-protocol guests, it has become a big security event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest
The biggest thing about the swearing-in ceremony is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present in it as the chief guest. Apart from this, Chief Ministers of many states of the country, Union Ministers, senior politicians, industry representatives and special guests are also likely to arrive. Because of this, the program is being considered as a national level high-profile political event.
DM and SSP took command
A high-level review meeting was held on Monday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna regarding the security and protocol of the function. The meeting was presided over by Patna District Magistrate (DM) Dr Thiagarajan SM, while Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and other police and administrative officers were present in this important meeting. In the meeting, detailed discussions were held on points like magistrate deployment, police sector plan, VIP movement route chart, parking arrangements, crowd management, emergency ambulance system, fire brigade deployment and anti-drone scanning system. According to sources, teams of SPG and security agencies will also soon do inspection and spot-testing of the ground.
Public entry banned in Gandhi Maidan from 17th to 20th November
In view of the swearing-in programme, the district administration has issued an order to ban the entry of common citizens in Gandhi Maidan from the morning of 17th November to the night of 20th November. During this time the following work will be done in the field…
- Main stage and backdrop preparations
- Setup of VIP and Media Gallery
- tent and shelter installation
- LED screen system
- Barricading, Checkpost and Entry Gate Control
- Bio-toilet and medical stall deployment
The officials also made it clear that non-essential vehicles and private functions will not be allowed in the grounds under any circumstances.
Preparation for deployment from drone surveillance to bomb squad
Since the event will be attended by many high-level VIPs, including the Prime Minister, the security plan is being made on Z+ standards. Possible arrangements include…
- Drone surveillance and high-tech camera monitoring
- Deploying Bomb Detection and Disposal Team (BDDS)
- Airport – Raj Bhavan – Gandhi Maidan – CM residence route sealing
- Active deployment of Quick Response Team (QRT)
- Crowd Control Fiber Barricading and Multi-Layer Checking
Officials have indicated that the mobile network frequency control system may also be activated at the venue.
Bihar’s evergreen platform of power, historic Gandhi Maidan
Gandhi Maidan has earlier also been witness to JP movement, Bihar Day, state functions, and President-Prime Minister level events. Now once again this ground is going to record the historic moment of government formation in the state.