Nitish Kumar's 9th term as Bihar CM comes with a dynamic cabinet lineup — Check full list of ministers

In a seismic shift of alliances, Janata Dal-United (JDU) chief Nitish Kumar took oath for the ninth time as Bihar Chief Minister, breaking ties with the 'Mahagathbandhan' and forming a coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan not only marked this significant transition but also initiated the formation of a revamped cabinet.

Samrat Choudhary is the newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister and BJP State President. Known for his distinctive turban, Choudhary an OBC leader from the Koeri community has been a prominent figure in Bihar politics. His political journey, weaving through multiple parties, including the RJD and JDU, has now culminated in a pivotal role within the new cabinet.

Vijay Kumar Sinha, the newly appointed cabinet member, hails from the influential Bhumihar community. His political journey began during his civil engineering days at a polytechnic in Barauni when he became involved with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He debuted in the Bihar Assembly in 2010 and later took on the role of the Minister of Labour Resources. He was also the Speaker of the Bihar Assembly in 2020.