Nitish Kumar was on Sunday unanimously elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar.
With his election as the NDA leader of the state legislature, Nitish Kumar is likely to return as chief minister of Bihar for the fourth consecutive term.
The NDA leader is likely to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan, staking claim for the formation of the new government.
Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi also is likely to return as deputy chief minister as he has been chosen the leader of the legislature party.
Katihar MLA Tarkishore Prasad has been elected as the party's leader in the state assembly, according to reports.