Bihar is set for a major political moment as Nitish Kumar takes oath as Chief Minister for the 10th consecutive time on November 20 at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. The NDA has formally elected him as its Legislative Party leader, paving the way for the new government’s formation.

The grand ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, senior Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers of 11 NDA-ruled states, making it one of the biggest political events in recent years.

NDA Finalises Leadership: Two Deputy CMs from BJP

The NDA leadership meetings brought clarity to the top power structure:

• Nitish Kumar: Chief Minister
• Samrat Choudhary: Deputy Chief Minister (confirmed)
• Vijay Sinha: Likely to continue as Deputy CM (final decision pending)
• Prem Kumar: Almost confirmed as Speaker of the Assembly

With BJP emerging as the largest party with 89 seats, it is set to play a dominant role in cabinet allocation.

20-Minister Cabinet Likely; Probable Names Surface

Nitish Kumar is expected to take oath alongside 20 ministers. While the final list will be revealed tomorrow, the media has accessed probable names from JDU, BJP, LJP, HAM and RLSP blocs.

Likely JDU Ministers

• Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (Bhumihar)
• Vijendra Prasad Yadav (Yadav)
• Shravan Kumar (Kurmi)
• Ashok Chaudhary (Dalit)
• Lesi Singh (Rajput)
• Jama Khan (Muslim)
• Ratnesh Sada (Dalit)
• Sunil Kumar (Dalit)
• Shyam Rajak (Dalit)
• Damodar Rawat (EBC)

Possible BJP Ministers

Names under active consideration include:

• Mangal Pandey
• Nitish Mishra
• Nitin Navin
• Renu Devi
• Neeraj Kumar Bablu
• Sanjay Sarawagi
• Harish Sahni
• Rajneesh Kumar

Allies Likely to Join Cabinet

• Raju Tiwari – LJP (Ram Vilas)
• Santosh Suman – HAM (Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son)
• Snehlata Kushwaha – RLSP (Upendra Kushwaha’s wife)

A Cabinet Balancing Caste, Coalition & Continuity

According to NDTV’s probable list, Nitish’s cabinet may include:

• 9 upper-caste ministers
• 5 Dalit ministers
• Balanced representation from OBC, EBC & minority communities

Nitish Kumar is believed to have insisted on retaining leaders who ensured smooth coordination in the previous term, especially Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, with whom he shares a strong working equation.

Behind-the-Scenes: Amit Shah’s Midnight Huddles

Sources indicate that Amit Shah is conducting late-night consultations in Patna to finalise key portfolios. Selected leaders are expected to receive confirmation calls hours before the oath ceremony — a tradition seen during major NDA swearing-ins.

Public Expectations: Fresh Faces vs Familiar Names

While JDU is likely to retain most of its senior ministers, there is growing buzz within the party about the need for fresh faces. Bihar voters, having delivered a decisive mandate, now expect rapid progress in:

• Industrialisation
• Education reforms
• Agro-based industries
• Employment creation

Nitish Kumar has assured that the new government will deliver “faster and broader development across Bihar.”

Historic Oath-Taking Tomorrow

With preparations in full swing at Gandhi Maidan, Bihar awaits the unveiling of its new cabinet. The final ministerial lineup and power distribution will be known tomorrow — marking a crucial political chapter as Nitish Kumar begins his record-setting 10th term.