Nitish Kumar's 10th Term as Bihar CM: Portfolio Allocations Reveal Shifting Power Dynamics with BJP

Nov 21, 2025 10:46 pm CST

In Bihar's political landscape, Nitish Kumar begins his unprecedented 10th term as Chief Minister following JDU's impressive electoral comeback. However, significant changes mark this administration, notably his surrender of the Home Ministry portfolio to BJP's Samrat Choudhary after nearly two decades of control, signaling evolving power dynamics within the ruling alliance and possible succession planning.