Overview
- BJP legislators meeting in Delhi elected Khemchand as their legislature party leader, positioning him to be sworn in as chief minister.
- The swearing-in is expected shortly as government-formation steps proceed with President’s Rule set to lapse on Feb. 12 after a year in place.
- The BJP commands a working majority in the 60-member Assembly, effectively 37 MLAs after JD(U) defections, with the House under suspended animation since 2025.
- The party named national general secretary Tarun Chugh as central observer for the leadership vote, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah oversaw parallel strategy meetings with NDA lawmakers.
- Power-sharing talks continue, with sources indicating Nemcha Kipgen as a frontrunner for deputy chief minister and discussion of a Naga ally in a second deputy post, as Kuki‑Zo MLAs press for written assurances on their Union Territory demand.