New Bihar Cabinet Formed Under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary
Full list of Bihar cabinet and council of ministers
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A total of 32 ministers were sworn in for the new Bihar cabinet led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This marks a significant political shift as Choudhary becomes the first BJP leader to head the government in Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar after his 21-year tenure.
- 01Samrat Choudhary is the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar.
- 02The new cabinet consists of 32 ministers from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
- 03Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav serve as Deputy Chief Ministers.
- 04Several ministers have returned from the previous cabinet formed under Nitish Kumar.
- 05The cabinet reflects a coalition of five parties within the NDA.
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On May 7, 2026, a new cabinet was formed in Bihar, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This change comes after the resignation of Nitish Kumar, who served as Chief Minister for 21 years. Choudhary's appointment marks the first time a BJP leader has headed the government in Bihar. The cabinet includes key figures such as Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav as Deputy Chief Ministers. Most of the newly appointed ministers were previously part of Kumar's cabinet, which was established after the NDA won the Assembly elections. The cabinet is a coalition of five parties, reflecting the diverse political landscape of Bihar.
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The new cabinet formation may lead to shifts in policy and governance in Bihar, affecting various sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure.
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