Mithila Culture Shines in Ministerial Attire
The Bihar government witnessed a significant cabinet expansion today as seven BJP leaders were inducted as ministers under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This move comes just days ahead of the crucial Bihar Budget Session and holds importance with the upcoming state elections later this year.
Among the newly sworn-in ministers, Sanjay Saraogi and Jibesh Kumar were seen embracing Mithila culture through their attire, offering a glimpse of the region’s rich heritage.
7 New BJP Ministers Join Bihar Cabinet
The seven BJP MLAs who took the oath and became part of the Nitish Kumar cabinet include:
- Sanjay Saraogi (Darbhanga)
- Sunil Kumar (Biharsharif)
- Jibesh Kumar (Jale)
- Rahu Kumar Singh (Sahebganj)
- Moti Lal Prasad (Riga)
- Vijay Kumar Mandal (Sikti)
- Krishan Kumar Mantoo (Amnour)
BJP’s Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal Resigns as Minister
Earlier in the day, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal announced his resignation as Revenue Minister. Explaining his decision, he stated:
“One person, one post” is the principle of our party. I am grateful to the central leadership for entrusting me with the responsibility of the state unit. Cabinet expansion is the Chief Minister’s prerogative.”
High-Level Discussions Before Expansion
Sources revealed that Union Minister JP Nadda and CM Nitish Kumar held multiple discussions regarding the Bihar cabinet expansion. The process was finalized only after the BJP central leadership approved the list of new ministers.
Key Developments in Bihar Government
- Several BJP ministers in Bihar are currently managing multiple departments.
- Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha is handling three ministries, while Mangal Pandey and Nitish Mishra oversee two each.
- There are possibilities of two new JD(U) ministers joining the government.
- Rajput and Bhumihar caste representatives may also be inducted into the cabinet.
With the Bihar Budget Session set to begin on Friday, this expansion marks a strategic move ahead of the 2025 state elections.
