A few days after the NDA’s big victory in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, the state is preparing for a new government to take charge on Thursday, November 20. The current government will officially end on November 19. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, many believe that Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest-serving chief minister, is likely to continue in the top role. Nearly 20 ministers are expected to be sworn in along with the chief minister, with about 6–7 ministers each from the BJP and JD(U). Preparations for the ceremony at Gandhi Maidan are underway, and Nitish Kumar visited the venue on Tuesday to personally check the arrangements, including the stage and seating setup.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, several union ministers, and chief ministers from other states are expected to attend, making it a major political event that highlights the NDA’s strong performance.
---Advertisement---
NDA records massive win in Bihar Elections
Both BJP and JD(U) performed exceptionally well in the elections, winning almost 85% of the 101 seats each contested. The BJP’s tally rose to 89 seats from 74 in 2020, while JD(U) won 85 seats, nearly doubling its previous count of 43.
---Advertisement---
In contrast, the opposition Mahagathbandhan secured only 34 seats. RJD won 25, and Congress could win only six of the 61 seats it contested.
Bihar Government: Check list of potential ministers here
The process of forming the new Bihar government is now underway, and a possible list of ministers has come out. From the BJP’s side, names like Samrat Chaudhary, Ramkripal Yadav, Nitin Naveen, Mangal Pandey, Hari Sahni, and Vijay Sinha are being discussed.
From the JDU, leaders such as Vijay Chaudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Shravan Kumar, Ashok Chaudhary, Leshi Singh, Madan Sahni, Jayant Raj, and Sunil Kumar are likely to return as ministers.
In the LJP (R) camp, Raju Tiwari, Sanjay Paswan, and Dehri MLA Rajiv Ranjan Singh are among the probable choices. From HAM, Santosh Suman—son of Jitan Ram Manjhi—may get a ministerial post. Similarly, from RLM, Upendra Kushwaha’s wife Snehlata Kushwaha is also being considered for a ministerial position.