Bihar witnessed a significant political moment as Nitish Kumar took oath once again as the Chief Minister, marking his record 10th term. Before the ceremony, he submitted his resignation as the term of the 17th Bihar Assembly came to an end, paving the way for the formation of the 18th Assembly and a new cabinet.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, in the presence of top national leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, and several Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states graced the occasion, reflecting the political weight and importance of the event.
With this new cabinet, the NDA aims to push forward its agenda, focusing on development, social welfare, infrastructure, employment, and administrative stability in the state.
Full List of Ministers Sworn in Today
Below is the complete list of leaders who took the oath alongside Nitish Kumar:
JDU Ministers
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary
- Bijendra Prasad Yadav
- Shrawan Kumar
- Ashok Chaudhary
- Leshi Singh
- Madan Sahni
- Sunil Kumar
- Mohammad Zama Khan
BJP Ministers
- Samrat Choudhary
- Vijay Kumar Sinha
- Dilip Jaiswal
- Mangal Pandey
- Ram Kripal Yadav
- Santosh Suman
- Nitin Nabin
- Sanjay Singh Tiger
- Arun Shankar Prasad
- Surendra Mehta
- Narayan Prasad
- Rama Nishad
- Lakhendra Kumar Roshan
- Pramod Kumar
- Sanjay Kumar
- Sanjay Kumar Singh
- Deepak Prakash
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister, holds an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering. His technical background has often influenced his administrative approach, especially in infrastructure and governance reforms.
Many ministers in the cabinet come from a diverse educational spectrum — ranging from graduates in arts, commerce, and law to individuals with long political careers but limited formal education. Bihar politics has traditionally included leaders from varied academic backgrounds, reflecting the state’s broad social composition.
Ministers such as Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Mangal Pandey, Ashok Chaudhary, and Bijendra Prasad Yadav are known to have completed higher education, while several others possess undergraduate degrees or equivalent qualifications.
Overall, the cabinet represents a mix of experienced administrators, grassroots leaders, and politically influential community representatives.
