Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary swore in 32 ministers during a cabinet expansion ceremony in Patna on May 7, 2026 [1].

The expansion is intended to strengthen the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition as the government prepares for upcoming political challenges in Bihar [5, 6].

The ceremony took place at Gandhi Maidan in Patna [2, 4]. Lieutenant General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to the new appointees [2]. Among those sworn in were Nitish Mishra, Ram Kripal Yadav, and Ashok Choudhary [1, 2].

The expanded cabinet includes leaders from both the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party [1, 3]. Notably, Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, made his political debut as part of this expansion [1, 3].

This move reflects a strategic effort to consolidate power within the state's executive branch. By integrating a wide array of leaders from the coalition partners, the government aims to ensure stability and representation across different factions of the NDA, a necessity for maintaining a cohesive front in the region [1, 6].

The event was attended by various high-ranking officials and party leaders to witness the formalization of the new government structure [2, 4]. The scale of the expansion, bringing the total number of new ministers to 32 [1], marks one of the most significant reorganizations of the state cabinet under the current administration.

“Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary swore in 32 ministers during a cabinet expansion ceremony in Patna”

The induction of 32 ministers suggests a strategy of broad-based coalition management to prevent internal friction within the NDA. By incorporating key figures and new faces, such as Nishant Kumar, the administration is attempting to balance legacy political influence with new leadership to secure its legislative majority against future opposition challenges.