Bihar Government Formation Live: NDA Meets Today, Nitish Kumar Set for 10th Term as CM

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Patna, 18 November 2025: The NDA’s legislative party meeting is underway in Patna today, where all coalition MLAs are expected to formally elect their leader. Sources indicate that Nitish Kumar will be declared the leader of the NDA legislative party unopposed, paving the way for him to take oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for a record 10th term on 20 November. The current assembly will be dissolved on 19 November, creating a smooth administrative transition for the new government.

Cabinet Formation Discussions
Central Home Minister Amit Shah hosted a three-hour strategy session to finalize the new cabinet lineup. Key participants included Lalan Singh and Sanjay Jha, discussing which ministers are likely to be retained and which new faces may join the council. Sources suggest that both BJP and JDU may retain most of their previous ministers, while introducing a few new members.

Prominent Ministerial Names in Consideration
Veteran leaders expected to continue include Samrat Chaudhary, Prem Kumar, Mangal Pandey, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Nitish Mishra, Renu Devi, Jibesh Kumar, Neeraj Kumar Singh, Janak Ram, Hari Sahni, Kedar Prasad Gupta, Surendra Mehta, Santosh Kumar Singh, Sunil Kumar, and Moti Lal Prasad. New faces likely to join the cabinet include Rana Randhir, Gayatri Devi, and Vijay Kumar Khemka.

Key Leadership Appointments
Discussions are also ongoing regarding the post of Speaker of the Assembly, with senior BJP leader Prem Kumar emerging as a potential candidate. Prem Kumar affirmed that he would comply with the party’s decision.

Political Reactions and Developments

• JDU MP Rampreet Mandal stated, “Incomplete development work from the previous term will be completed in the next five years under the guidance of our respected Chief Minister.”
• BJP leaders Lakhendra Paswan and Shah Nawaz Hussain highlighted NDA’s development agenda and criticized opposition claims of vote irregularities.
• Central minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, returning from Delhi, confirmed that Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar CM and urged opposition leaders to respect the mandate.
• RJD leaders, including Tej Pratap Yadav, reacted strongly over internal party disputes following the election, emphasizing accountability within the family and party.
• Prashant Kishor, leader of Jan Suraj Party, congratulated winning MLAs and reaffirmed his commitment to Bihar’s reform agenda.

Oath Ceremony Preparations
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at historic Gandhi Maidan on 20 November, with expected attendance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, and other dignitaries. Security measures are being ramped up, and public entry is restricted to ensure smooth proceedings.

The NDA’s historic mandate and the formation of Bihar’s new government mark a decisive moment in state politics, setting the stage for continued development under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.