- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 02 May 2026 07:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar Cabinet Expansion: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary left for Delhi on Saturday night, triggering speculation over the expansion of his cabinet. Currently, many NDA leaders are waiting to get ministerialship in the Chaudhary government.
Series Of Meetings Scheduled in Delhi
According to sources, the chief minister will meet with senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah upon arrival in Delhi. Discussions are also expected with other top party leaders, where the new cabinet structure is likely to be discussed.
Cabinet Expansion Likely To Be Finalised
It is being reported that the cabinet expansion may be finalised in this meeting. The new cabinet could be announced any time after the Bengal election results, which is crucial for the saffron party.
Chaudhary Meets With Nitish Kumar Before Leaving For Delhi
Before leaving for Delhi, Chaudhary met with former CM Nitish Kumar and possibly discussed a draft of the cabinet expansion for about half an hour.
A '15-15 Formula' May Be Reached
Sources suggested that a 15-15 formula may be implemented between the JDU and the BJP in the new cabinet. However, some positions may be kept vacant to maintain balance in the future.
Allies Will Also Get Representation
Allies like the LJP (R), HAM, and RLM are also expected to find a place in the new cabinet. This will attempt to maintain balance within the coalition. Discussions regarding potential ministerial names are rife in both the JDU and BJP camps. The list is being prepared based on a mix of caste balance, experience, and new faces. The cabinet expansion is likely to be finalised by May 6. Now, all eyes are on May 6, when it may become clear which leaders will be included in Chaudhary's team.
The delay in the Bihar cabinet expansion is mainly due to ongoing seat-sharing negotiations between alliance partners, upcoming election results in other states, and internal strategy shifts within the BJP and JD(U).
(With Jagran.com Inputs)