Nitish Kumar’s 10th Ministry
Bihar is set to witness another major political milestone as Nitish Kumar takes oath for the 10th time as Chief Minister on 20 November. Here is the full list of Bihar ministers, and their portfolios
Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha from BJP will be the deputy CMs in Nitish Kumar led cabinet. A timeline of Nitish Kumar’s political journey in Bihar is also included.
List of Bihar Ministers – Quick Summary
- Swearing-in Date: 20 November
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar (10th term)
- Deputy CMs: Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha (BJP)
Read: Chief Ministers Of Bihar From 1952 To Present
List of Probable Bihar Chief Minister Candidates
Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest-serving CM, announced he will contest the Rajya Sabha polls, signaling his exit from the top post — he is likely to resign as CM on April 10 after taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member. This would make Bihar’s next CM the first ever from the BJP. Here are the top names being discussed:
From BJP (frontrunners):
- Samrat Choudhary — Currently serving his second term as Bihar’s Deputy CM, he holds the Home portfolio and has significant experience working alongside Nitish Kumar. He is considered a trusted leader by PM Modi and Amit Shah.
- Nityanand Rai — Another strong contender given his organisational influence in Bihar politics, though he currently serves in the Union government.
- Vijay Kumar Sinha — The other Deputy CM of Bihar, he has been a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Lakhisarai constituency since 2010.
- Dilip Jaiswal — Former BJP state president who belongs to the Vaishya (Kalwar) community and is considered close to Amit Shah.
- Sanjeev Chaurasia — An MLA from the Digha Assembly constituency who won by a huge margin in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
- Janak Ram — A possible Dalit face of Bihar BJP, currently a Member of the Legislative Council from Gopalganj, who has served twice as a minister in the Nitish Kumar government.
- Ram Kripal Yadav — Currently the Agricultural Minister in the Bihar government since 2025.
From JDU (wildcard):
- Nishant Kumar (Nitish’s son) — Expected to enter politics and potentially assume the role of Deputy CM under a BJP chief minister. Some JDU leaders want him to eventually lead the party.
Key context: The final decision on Nitish’s successor will rest with the BJP’s central leadership, which will weigh caste equations and long-term electoral strategy. Nitish had built a powerful coalition of backward castes, EBCs, and Mahadalits — a combination the BJP must carefully preserve in its choice.
List of Bihar Ministers – Cabinet and MoS Ministers in Nitish Kumar’s 10th Ministry
Find the full list of Bihar ministers sworn in on November 20, 2025
| SL No. | Minister Name | Party | Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nitish Kumar (Chief Minister – MLC) | JD(U) | – |
| 2 | Samrat Choudhary | BJP | Tarapur Assembly Seat (Munger) |
| 3 | Vijay Kumar Sinha | BJP | Lakhisarai Assembly Seat (Lakhisarai) |
| 4 | Vijay Kumar Choudhary | JD(U) | Sarairanjan Assembly Seat (Samastipur) |
| 5 | Bijendra Prasad Yadav | JD(U) | Supaul Assembly Seat (Supaul) |
| 6 | Shravan Kumar | JD(U) | Nalanda Assembly Seat (Nalanda) |
| 7 | Mangal Pandey | BJP | Siwan Assembly Seat (Siwan) |
| 8 | Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal | BJP | – |
| 9 | Ashok Choudhary (MLC) | JD(U) | – |
| 10 | Leshi Singh | JD(U) | Dhamdaha Assembly Seat (Purnea) |
| 11 | Madan Sahni | JD(U) | Bahadurpur Assembly Seat (Darbhanga) |
| 12 | Nitin Nabin | BJP | Bankipur Assembly Seat (Patna) |
| 13 | Ram Kripal Yadav | BJP | Danapur Assembly Seat |
| 14 | Santosh Kumar Suman (MLC) | HAM | – |
| 15 | Sunil Kumar | JD(U) | Bhore Assembly Seat (Gopalganj) |
| 16 | Md. Zama Khan | JD(U) | Chainpur Assembly Seat (Kaimur) |
| 17 | Sanjay Singh ‘Tiger’ | BJP | Ara Assembly Seat (Bhojpur) |
| 18 | Arun Shankar Prasad | BJP | Khajauli Assembly Seat (Madhubani) |
| 19 | Surendra Mehta | BJP | Bachhwara Assembly Seat (Begusarai) |
| 20 | Narayan Prasad | BJP | Nautan Assembly Seat (West Champaran) |
| 21 | Rama Nishad | BJP | Aurai Assembly Seat (Muzaffarpur) |
| 22 | Lakhendra Kumar Roshan | BJP | Patepur (SC Reserved) Assembly Seat (Vaishali) |
| 23 | Shreyasi Singh | BJP | Jamui Assembly Seat (Jamui) |
| 24 | Dr. Pramod Kumar | JD(U) | Rafi ganj Assembly Seat (Aurangabad) |
| 25 | Sanjay Kumar | LJP(RV) | Simri Bakhtiyarpur Assembly Seat (Saharsa) |
| 26 | Sanjay Kumar Singh | LJP(RV) | – |
| 27 | Deepak Prakash (MLC) | RLM | – |
Read: Indian Ministers – Cabinet Ministers Of Modi.20
Nitish Kumar in Bihar – A Political Timeline
Nitish Kumar’s political journey spans over four decades and is marked by development-focused governance and shifting alliances.
Early Years (1970s–1990s)
- Active in the JP Movement.
- First elected MLA in 1985 (Harnaut).
- Became MP multiple times; held Railways, Agriculture, and Transport portfolios at the national level.
2005: Rise as Chief Minister
- Ended RJD’s 15-year rule.
- Launched reforms in roads, women’s empowerment, education, and law & order.
2005–2013: Development Period
- Introduced landmark schemes like Cycle Yojana for girls, major road building, and Panchayat reservations for women.
- Big focus on crime control & administrative reforms.
2013–2020: Alliance Shifts
- Broke with BJP in 2013.
- Formed Grand Alliance (RJD-Congress) in 2015.
- Returned to NDA in 2017 by resigning and re-taking oath within 24 hours.
2022–2024: Another Realignment
- Left NDA in 2022, joined RJD-Congress.
- Returned again to NDA in January 2024.
2025–26: Nitish Kumar’s 10th Ministry
- Set to be sworn in on 20 November as CM for the 10th time, reinforcing his status as one of India’s longest-serving Chief Ministers.
Conclusion
The official list of Bihar ministers in Nitish Kumar’s 10th ministry will be released after the swearing-in ceremony. While the names listed here reflect current political negotiations, alliance strategy and caste/regional balancing, the final list may undergo changes once portfolios are formally announced.
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Source: vidhanparishad.bihar.gov.in
