Bihar

Patna: Political speculation over the formation of Bihar’s new NDA government has finally ended. In the NDA legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected leader, paving the way for him to assume the Chief Minister’s office for the 10th time. The BJP, in its legislative party meeting, selected Samrat Chaudhary as leader and Vijay Kumar Sinha as deputy leader. Both are expected to take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled today, November 20, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Reports suggest that alongside Nitish Kumar, 20 ministers may be sworn in. Party-wise Ministerial DistributionThe new cabinet, including the Chief Minister, is expected to have 20 members. Representation is planned based on party strength: JDU: 8 ministers BJP: 8 m...

Patna: Bihar is set to witness a historic political event as Nitish Kumar prepares to take oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time. Joining him as Deputy Chief Ministers will be Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha. The grand swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 20th November at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several prominent national leaders expected to attend. Formation of the New Government Following a decisive mandate for the NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections, government formation has entered its final phase. On Wednesday, JDU legislative members convened at the Chief Minister’s residence, unanimously electing Nitish Kumar as the leader of the party’s legislative group. On the BJP side, Samrat Chaudhary was chosen as the leader and Vijay Sinha as the...

Patna, Bihar: Nitish Kumar is set to become Bihar’s Chief Minister for the tenth time, marking an extraordinary political achievement. The NDA’s decisive victory in the state elections is a testament to his leadership and the public’s trust. However, the new tenure presents formidable challenges that will test the government’s ability to deliver on promises. Jobs for Migrants: The Immediate Challenge A key election promise was to generate one crore jobs over the next five years. Migration due to lack of employment has been a long-standing issue in Bihar. Young voters now expect tangible results, and the government must ensure employment opportunities within the state to prevent further exodus. Industrial growth has historically lagged in Bihar, and attracting large-scale investments ...

Patna, Bihar: Before the Bihar assembly elections, slogans of Nitish Kumar’s return echoed across 25–30 constituencies. Now, after the resounding NDA victory, a subtle but significant power struggle has emerged within the alliance. Observers say both JDU and BJP are seeking guarantees and leverage beyond mere trust. Post-Election Tug of War The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections delivered a bumper win for NDA, but the victory is accompanied by an internal tussle. The current debate is not about seniority but equality in authority—specifically, who will hold the Deputy Chief Minister posts and which party will control the Speaker’s chair. Analysts note that whether this demand is solely from JDU or includes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s insistence remains unclear. Resolving this requires a...

Patna, Bihar: Less than 24 hours remain before the new Bihar cabinet is officially sworn in. Tomorrow at around 11:20 AM, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with other NDA ministers, will take oath at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Here’s a look at the likely lineup and key developments. Nitish Retains CM Post, BJP Leaders Keep Deputy CM Positions In a recent JD(U)-BJP legislative meeting, it was confirmed that Nitish Kumar will continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister. The BJP has decided to retain Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha in the deputy chief minister posts without any changes. Nitish was elected JD(U) legislative party leader, while BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha have been named legislative party leader and deputy leader, respectively. Cabinet Composition: JD(U), BJ...

Patna: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA’s two key constituent parties have finalized their legislative leadership, signaling a clear political roadmap for the state. In a unanimous decision during the JDU legislative party meeting, Nitish Kumar was re-elected as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) legislators, paving the way for him to continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister. JDU Confirms Nitish Kumar as Legislative Party Leader The meeting of JDU legislators took place at the Chief Minister’s residence, where all 85 party MLAs were present. Within an hour, Nitish Kumar was unanimously chosen as the leader of the JDU legislative party. Party insiders had indicated beforehand that Nitish Kumar was the only name proposed for the position, reflecting the party’s cons...