Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has formed his new government for 2025, marking the start of his tenth term in office. The newly expanded cabinet features 27 members including the Chief Minister himself. Two Deputy Chief Ministers and 24 ministers from different alliance partners.
Political Composition of the New Cabinet:
The government represents a wide coalition of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) including various party representatives. A major point is the selection of two Deputy Chief Ministers from the BJP.
Overall cabinet strength includes:
This composition shows a balanced power sharing arrangement within the NDA and ensuring representation from all allied parties.
Complete List of Ministers in the Bihar Cabinet 2025
Below is the party-wise breakdown of ministers sworn into the new cabinet:
| Ministers | Party |
|---|---|
| Samrat Choudhary | BJP |
| Vijay Kumar Sinha | BJP |
| Vijay Kumar Choudhary | JDU |
| Bijendra Kumar Yadav | JDU |
| Shravan Kumar | JDU |
| Mangal Pandey | BJP |
| Dilip Kumar Jaiswal | BJP |
| Leshi Singh | JDU |
| Ashok Choudhary | JDU |
| Madan Sahni | JDU |
| Nitin Navin | BJP |
| Ram Kripal Yadav | BJP |
| Santosh Kumar Suman | HAM |
| Sunil Kumar | JDU |
| Mohammad Zama Khan | JDU |
| Sanjay Singh “Tiger” | BJP |
| Arun Shankar Prasad | BJP |
| Surendra Mehta | BJP |
| Narayan Prasad | BJP |
| Rama Nishad | BJP |
| Lakhendra Kumar Roshan | BJP |
| Shreyasi Singh | BJP |
| Pramod Kumar | BJP |
| Sanjay Kumar | LJP (Ram Vilas) |
| Sanjay Kumar Singh | LJP (Ram Vilas) |
| Deepak Prakash | RLM |
Major Commitments and Public Expectations:
With the new cabinet taking charge, the government faces expectations to deliver on key development promises outlined during the election campaign. Some of the major commitments include:
- Creation of 1 crore jobs over the next five years
- Expansion of the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ women’s empowerment initiative
- Establishment of Mega-Skill Centres across all districts
- Investment of ₹5,000 crore to strengthen the education sector
- Infrastructure upgrades including metro rail projects and new expressways
- Development of world-class medical colleges and medical hubs in every district
These plans will be crucial in shaping Bihar’s growth trajectory over the next several years.
Why This Bihar Cabinet 2025 Is Getting So Much Attention
1. Two Deputy CMs: BJP’s Growing Influence
One of the biggest talking points of the Bihar cabinet 2025 is the BJP securing both Deputy Chief Minister positions Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.
This is significant because, in the past BJP often shared space with JD(U) in top posts but rarely held both key positions at once.
- BJP’s rising political strength inside the NDA in Bihar.
- A shift in power balance, giving BJP more control over administrative decisions.
- Stronger representation for the party across key portfolios.
- A clearer message that BJP intends to play a long-term leadership role in the state.
This dual deputy CM arrangement has made political observers more curious about how the JDU and BJP partnership will function in this new phase.
2. Record Number of Young Faces
Another reason the cabinet is getting attention is the visible rise of younger leaders, many of whom are under the age of 45.
This shift responds to a long-standing demand in Bihar: a fresh, dynamic leadership with modern governance ideas.
Young ministers often bring new digital age thinking to governance. They connect better with Bihar’s youth population—which forms a major share of the state’s voters. It helps break monotony of old political faces dominating the system. Younger MLAs tend to be active more in ground level politics and public engagement.
This infusion of youth has created optimism about faster decision-making and modern reforms.
3. Caste Representation Balanced Strategically
Caste is a crucial factor in Bihar’s politics and the 2025 cabinet reflects carefully calibrated representation, From upper-caste leaders to OBCs, EBCs, Dalits and minorities. The government appears to have included every major community.
This approach signals the government’s commitment to inclusive governance by ensuring balanced caste representation which fosters political stability and mitigates community tensions over equitable participation. By amplifying the voices of diverse social groups. It not only addresses grievances but also fortifies the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) electoral base through broader societal engagement and trust-building.
The new government’s strategic social balancing is being broadly acknowledged as one of its most prudent decisions.
4. Return of Experienced Ministers
While there are many fresh faces the cabinet also includes the return of several administratively strong and experienced leaders. like Mangal Pandey, Leshi Singh, Ashok Choudhary and Madan Sahni.
They possess an in-depth understanding of Bihar’s administrative framework which combined with their proven track record, instills confidence in bureaucratic teams. This expertise enables them to manage complex departments that demand stability, continuity and strategic oversight, while also minimizing the typical learning curve associated with newly appointed ministers.
This mix of experience and youth provides a well rounded leadership structure for the state.
5. Presence of a National-Level Shooter
Among the notable figures in the Bihar cabinet is Shreyasi Singh. An Olympic level shooter who has competed on the global stage for India.
She brings credibility as a sports achiever, appeals strongly to youth, women, and sports enthusiasts, symbolizes a modern and diverse political identity in Bihar, and distinguishes herself from traditional politicians through her career outside politics.
Shreyasi Singh remains a prominent social media figure bringing a revitalizing energy to Bihar’s political landscape.