List of Bihar Ministers – Nitish Kumar’s 10th Ministry

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November 17, 2025

Bihar is set to witness another major political milestone as Nitish Kumar takes oath for the 10th time as Chief Minister on 20 November. His new government will mark the latest chapter in Bihar’s shifting political landscape, and the focus is now firmly on the list of Bihar ministers expected to join the cabinet.

With the official notification yet to be released, this article presents the likely Nitish Kumar’s cabinet minister list, potential Deputy CMs, ministry composition, and a detailed breakdown of caste, regional and party representation. 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)
Total Expected Ministers: 28–32
Likely Deputy CMs: Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha (BJP)
Major Portfolios:
- Home – Nitish Kumar
- Finance – JD(U) or BJP candidate
- Road Construction – Bijendra Prasad Yadav
- Health – Sanjay Jha / BJP leader
- Education – Ashok Chaudhary / BJP
Representation Breakdown:
- JD(U): 12–14 ministers
- BJP: 16–18 ministers
- Minor allies: 1–2
- Strong focus on EBCs, OBCs, upper castes, women & regional balance
Special Focus Areas: Administrative stability, welfare schemes, infrastructure, law & order.

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List of Bihar Ministers – New Nitish Kumar Cabinet

This tentative list of Bihar minsters is based on current political equations, party negotiations, and representational requirements.

Portfolio (Likely)	Probable Minister	Party	Notes
Home	Nitish Kumar	JD(U)	Traditionally held by CM
Finance	Vijay Kumar Chaudhary	JD(U)	Senior-most JD(U) leader
Road Construction	Bijendra Prasad Yadav	JD(U)	Long-time Nitish loyalist
Education	Ashok Chaudhary	JD(U)	Strong admin background
Health	Sanjay Jha	JD(U)	Considered close to Nitish
Rural Development	Shravan Kumar	JD(U)	Trusted core team member
Industries	Upendra Kushwaha (speculative)	JD(U)	Possible strategic comeback
Social Welfare	Leshi Singh	JD(U)	Experience + women representation
Energy	Senior BJP leader	BJP	BJP likely to push for this
Minority Welfare	Jama Khan	JD(U)	Likely to retain
Agriculture	Sudhanshu Shekhar	JD(U)	Emerging JD(U) face

List of Bihar Ministers – Likely Deputy Chief Ministers

Bihar may see two Deputy Chief Ministers, primarily from the BJP, based on recent negotiations.

Possible Deputy CM	Party	Why Considered
Samrat Choudhary	BJP	OBC (Kushwaha) strength + BJP leadership role
Vijay Sinha	BJP	Strong upper caste representation and legislative experience
(Optional) JD(U) Deputy CM	JD(U)	Only if JD(U) negotiates for internal balance

Ministers of Bihar – Other Probable Ministers to Watch

Neeraj Kumar – JD(U)
Sunil Kumar – JD(U)
Ratnesh Sada – JD(U)
Nitin Navin – BJP
Pramod Kumar – BJP
Janak Ram – BJP
Manoj Yadav – BJP
Renu Devi – BJP (former Dy CM, under consideration)

Final picks may shift depending on caste calculations, region-based balancing, and alliance commitments.

List of Bihar Ministers– Breakdown of Nitish Kumar’s 10th Ministry

Party-wise Share

Party	Expected Ministers	Notes
JD(U)	12–14	JD(U) retains core departments
BJP	16–18	BJP seeks key ministries like Finance, Health, Education
HAM/Independents	1–2	Possible MOS roles

Total expected cabinet size: 28–32 ministers (within constitutional limit).

Caste-wise Representation (Likely)

Caste Category	Expected Ministers	Notes
EBC (Extremely Backward Classes)	7–8	Nitish’s primary constituency
OBC (Yadav, Kurmi, Koeri)	6–7	Kurmi–Koeri influence strong
Upper Castes	6–8	BJP-driven representation
Dalits (SC)	4–5	Includes Paswan, Ravidas groups
Mahadalits	2–3	Key Nitish category
Muslims	2–3	Minority balancing
Women	2–3	JD(U) + possible BJP picks

Region-wise Representation

North Bihar (Mithila + Tirhut): 9–11 ministers
South Bihar (Magadh + Patna): 6–7 ministers
Seemanchal: 3–4 ministers
Kosi–Anga region: 4–5 ministers
Bhojpur–Saran: 4–5 ministers

This ensures statewide geographical balance.

Portfolio Priorities: Who Gets What

Portfolio	Likely Holder	Party	Notes
Home	Nitish Kumar	JD(U)	CM always holds Home
Finance	JD(U) or BJP nominee	JD(U)/BJP	Highly negotiable
PWD/Road Construction	Bijendra Prasad Yadav	JD(U)	Trusted old hand
Health	JD(U)/BJP	JD(U)/BJP	Depends on bargaining
Education	JD(U)/BJP	JD(U)/BJP	Critical ministry
Rural Development	Shravan Kumar	JD(U)	Loyalist
Energy	BJP	BJP	Priority for BJP
Social Welfare	Leshi Singh	JD(U)	Women representation
Minority Welfare	Jama Khan	JD(U)	Continuity expected

Seniority M

Category	Expected Count	Notes
Senior Ministers (10+ years experience)	8–10	Nitish’s core circle
Mid-Level Leaders	10–12	Mostly BJP
New Faces	6–8	For caste/region balance

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.