Patna’s Gandhi Maidan is ready for the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Bihar’s Chief Minister for the fifth time on Friday. Political leaders from across states in the country have turned up for the event. Here's a glimpse at some of the leaders who have shown up for the big-ticket event.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, RJD chief Lalu Prasad with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the swearing-in ceremony. Even during the polls, Kejriwal was a big supporter of Nitish Kumar, asking people to vote for the Grand Alliance and show the BJP that 'hate politics' would not work in the state. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad joins hands with Delhi Chief Minster Arvind Kejriwal in celebration. Photograph:PTI Photo
RJD chief Lalu Prasad points to something (or someone) in the crowd to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In fact, Mamata was one of the very first leaders to arrive in Patna for the event. Also seen are JD-U leader Sharad Yadav and CPI leader D Raja. Photograph: PTI Photo
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi hugs RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. Photograph: PTI Photo
Lalu Yadav with former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. Also seen are Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and JDS leader H D Deve Gowda. Photograph: PTI Photo
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son Prashant Kumar with RJD chief Lalu Prasads daughter Misa Bharti. Photograph: PTI Photo
A glimpse of the future? Lalu shows victory sign with NCP President Sharad Pawar. Photograph: PTI Photo
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seems engrossed in a serious conversation with former Delhi CM Sheila Dixit. Photograph: PTI Photo
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Prashant Kishor, his election strategist and arguably one of the most sought-after persons in Indian politics today. Photograph: PTI Photo
