Cabinet formation
Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.
Nitish Kumar's Cabinet Formation: 5 Critical Factors Balancing Caste, Region and Political Strategy in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Following the NDA's decisive victory in Bihar, Nitish Kumar prepares to form his cabinet for his tenth term as Chief Minister. The formation process involves complex considerations including proportional caste representation, balancing elected MLA demographics, rewarding supportive social groups, ensuring geographic equilibrium, and positioning for future elections. With Bihar permitted up to 36 ministers, every appointment will reflect delicate political calculations that impact both regional stability and national political dynamics.
BJP to Get Larger Share in Bihar Cabinet as NDA Secures Overwhelming Victory in Assembly Elections
Nov 16, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The BJP is set to gain greater representation in Bihar's new government while Nitish Kumar remains Chief Minister, following NDA's landslide victory securing 202 seats in the assembly elections. Cabinet formation arrangements indicate BJP will likely get 15-16 ministers compared to JD(U)'s 14, reflecting BJP's stronger 89-seat performance against JD(U)'s 85 seats. The oath-taking ceremony is expected around November 19-20.
China Welcomes Sushila Karki As Nepal's Interim PM, Highlights 'Time-Honoured Friendship'
Sep 14, 2025 01:44 pm CST
China welcomed appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, reaffirming its support for Nepal's sovereignty and political independence. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described China-Nepal relationship as a 'time-honoured friendship'