Updated On: 20 November, 2025 05:26 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Hours after taking oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar expanded his NDA cabinet with 26 ministers. The new council reflects a recalibrated caste balance, boosting Rajput, Bhumihar, OBC, EBC, and minority representation while reducing Brahmin presence

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with PM Modi during the oath ceremony in Patna. Pic/PTI
Hours after Nitish Kumar took the oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar, the newly constituted government yet again ensured that caste balance remained an extremely decisive factor.
Nitish Kumar took oath as CM for a record 10th time. Along with him, a total of 26 ministers were inducted into the new cabinet from various NDA constituents.