Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Nitish Kumar Sworn In for 10th Term, Controversial Appointments in New Bihar Cabinet
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time.
His new cabinet includes ministers from various NDA allies, with some notable figures like Ram Kripal Yadav, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, and Shreyasi Singh.
However, the appointment of Deepak Prakash, son of Upendra Kushwaha, has sparked controversy as he is not an MLA or MLC.
Opposition parties have criticized the move, accusing the ruling alliance of promoting 'dynastic politics'.
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time
Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha reinducted as Deputy CMs
New cabinet includes ministers from BJP, JD(U), HAM-S, RLM, and LJP-RV
Deepak Prakash, son of Upendra Kushwaha, inducted into cabinet without being an MLA or MLC
Opposition criticizes 'dynastic politics' and 'nepotism' in cabinet appointments
- Who
- Nitish Kumar, Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Sinha, Ram Kripal Yadav, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Shreyasi Singh, Deepak Prakash, and others
- What
- Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar CM, new cabinet was sworn in with controversial appointments
- When
- November 16, 2022
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- After Bihar election results, Nitish Kumar was invited to form the government
Opposition's Stance
NDA's Stance
Cabinet Appointments
Opposition's Stance
Criticizes 'dynastic politics' and 'nepotism', alleges favoritism
NDA's Stance
Defends appointments as based on party discussions and internal decisions
- New CM
- Nitish Kumar
- Deputy CMs
- Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha
- Cabinet Ministers
- 26 ministers from various NDA allies
- Notable Ministers
- Ram Kripal Yadav, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Shreyasi Singh, Deepak Prakash
- Election Results
- NDA won 202 seats, RJD won 25 seats
- Controversial Appointment
- Deepak Prakash, son of Upendra Kushwaha, inducted into cabinet without being an MLA or MLC
Sources
'Hope They Fulfil Promises': Tejashwi Yadav's 1st Remarks After Bihar Poll Drubbing
Deepak Prakash, not MLA or MLC, surprise induction into Nitish cabinet
Lalu’s former aide Ram Kripal Yadav, now minister in Nitish govt, trains guns at Tejashwi
Majhi congratulates Nitish on taking oath as Bihar CM
Meet new faces in Team Nitish: Dynasts to Olympian, first-timers to seasoned players
Samrat Choudhary gets home ministry in Nitish Cabinet; portfolios for 18 Bihar ministers announced
Nitish gives up home portfolio after 20 yrs
Bihar portfolio distribution: BJP bags home, JDU gets finance, Nitish keeps vigilance
Nearly half of CM Nitish Kumar’s Bihar cabinet faces criminal cases — education, net worth and more revealed
Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years
In Nitish Kumar 10.0 Cabinet, Big Change As JDU Boss Hands Home To BJP
Bihar: Dy CM Samrat Choudhary of BJP gets Home portfolio, JD(U) leader becomes Finance Minister
'I Can't Be Greedy And Demand Deputy Chief Minister Post': Chirag Paswan
