Bihar cabinet
Upendra Kushwaha Defends Son's Cabinet Appointment: Qualifications Over Family Connections in Bihar Politics
Nov 22, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha has defended his son Deepak Prakash's appointment to the Bihar Cabinet, emphasizing his qualifications as a computer engineer. Amid nepotism allegations, Kushwaha insisted ministerial eligibility should be based on capability rather than family background, taking an apparent dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. As the sole RLM minister in Nitish Kumar's government, Prakash's appointment represents Kushwaha's strategic move to secure his party's political future in Bihar.
Chirag Paswan Declines Deputy CM Ambitions, Plans LJP(RV) Expansion Beyond Bihar as NDA Partner
Nov 22, 2025 12:10 am CST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has expressed satisfaction with his party's allocation of two ministerial berths in Bihar's new cabinet, refusing to appear "greedy" by demanding the deputy chief minister position. After securing 19 seats in Bihar's assembly elections, the LJP(RV) leader now aims to expand the party's presence to West Bengal, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh as part of the NDA coalition.
Bihar's New Government: Nitish Kumar's 10th Oath as CM with 22 Ministers in NDA's Caste-Balanced Cabinet
Nov 19, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares for his historic 10th oath as Bihar Chief Minister with a strategically balanced 22-member cabinet. The new NDA government, following its landslide 202-seat victory, will include ministers from BJP, JDU, and smaller coalition partners, carefully selected to represent diverse castes and communities across Bihar. Prime Minister Modi and BJP state leaders will attend the Gandhi Maidan ceremony, showcasing NDA's strength and unity.