Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Bihar's NDA Government Formation: Key Portfolios in Dispute
After winning the Bihar Assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is facing hurdles in forming the new government.
The main issue is the allocation of key cabinet portfolios, with the BJP and JD(U) disagreeing over who should hold the Home Department.
However, they have agreed on the Speaker's post, which the BJP is likely to retain.
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 20 November, and the cabinet is expected to include new ministers from both parties.
BJP and JD(U) spar over Home Department portfolio in Bihar's new NDA government
No disagreement between allies on Speaker's post, BJP likely to retain it
Nitish Kumar to submit letter of support from all NDA constituents to the governor on Wednesday
NDA cabinet expected to include 5-6 new ministers, with Umesh Singh Kushwaha likely to be inducted
BJP and JD(U) leaders meet to discuss ministerial portfolios and Speaker's candidate
- Who
- BJP, JD(U), Nitish Kumar, Amit Shah, J P Nadda
- What
- Negotiating cabinet portfolios for Bihar's new NDA government
- When
- Post-2020 Bihar Assembly elections, swearing-in on 20 November
- Where
- Patna
- Why
- To form the new government and allocate key cabinet positions
BJP's Stance
JD(U)'s Stance
Home Department
BJP's Stance
BJP keen to retain it
JD(U)'s Stance
JD(U) unwilling to relinquish, traditionally held by Nitish Kumar
Speaker's Post
BJP's Stance
BJP likely to retain it
JD(U)'s Stance
No disagreement from JD(U)
- Alliance
- NDA (National Democratic Alliance)
- Largest Party
- BJP (89 seats)
- Second Largest Party
- JD(U) (85 seats)
- Swearing-in Date
- 20 November 2020
- Expected New Ministers
- 5-6 from main NDA parties
- Disputed Portfolio
- Home Department
Sources
HAM never applied pressure for ministerial berth, says Manjhi
Bihar voters give clear message to Prashant Kishor
NDA to meet on November 19 ahead of swearing-in ceremony – Will Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan take oath?
Nitish Kumar’s 10th swearing-in as Bihar CM on November 20; who gets what
Bihar govt formation: BJP, JD(U) continue to spar over Home deptt, no disagreement on Speaker post
