Bihar Swears in 32 Ministers for New NDA Cabinet Under CM Samrat Choudhary

In a significant political development in Bihar, India, Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to 32 new ministers, expanding the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The ceremony, held at Gandhi Maidan on May 7, 2026, marks the consolidation of the first BJP-led administration in the state, following Nitish Kumar's resignation after his election to the Rajya Sabha. The new cabinet includes representatives from all five constituent parties of the NDA. Notable appointments include Nishant Kumar, son of JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar, who received the Health portfolio, and Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav as Deputy Chief Ministers. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds key portfolios such as Home, Finance, and Agriculture, while the Janata Dal (United) secured 15 ministerial positions. Other parties like the Lok Janshakti Party and Rashtriya Lok Morcha also gained representation, with sons of union ministers joining the council. This reshuffle aims to stabilize the new government structure after ending Nitish Kumar's 21-year tenure.