Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a historic 10th time, leading a 28-member NDA cabinet after the alliance’s sweeping victory in the 2025 Assembly elections. The ceremony at Gandhi Maidan saw top national leaders in attendance and marked a major political milestone for the JD(U) chief.
Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar CM for Record 10th Time; Heads 28-Member NDA Ministry
TheInterviewTimes.com | November 20, 2025: Nitish Kumar has made political history once again as he was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time. The Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government took charge after securing a massive mandate in the 2025 Assembly elections.
The grand ceremony, held at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, several chief ministers, and senior NDA leaders. The high-profile event marked a significant moment in Bihar’s political landscape, reinforcing the enduring influence of Nitish Kumar.
Congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister. He is an experienced administrator with a proven track record of good governance for many years. My best wishes to him for his tenure ahead. @NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/q5om9kI2IU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2025
A 28-Member Cabinet Reflecting NDA Unity
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath to Nitish Kumar and 27 ministers drawn from the BJP, JD(U), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. The council represents a carefully balanced power-sharing structure within the NDA.
Full List of Ministers Who Took Oath:
- Nitish Kumar – JD(U)
- Samrat Choudhary – BJP
- Vijay Kumar Sinha – BJP
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary – JD(U)
- Bijendra Prasad Yadav – JD(U)
- Shravan Kumar – JD(U)
- Mangal Pandey – BJP
- Dilip Kumar Jaiswal – BJP
- Ashok Choudhary – JD(U)
- Lesi Singh – JD(U)
- Madan Sahani – JD(U)
- Nitin Nabin – BJP
- Ram Kripal Yadav – BJP
- Santosh Kumar Suman – HAM(S)
- Sunil Kumar – JD(U)
- Mohammad Zama Khan – JD(U)
- Sanjay Singh ‘Tiger’ – BJP
- Arun Shankar Prasad – BJP
- Surendra Mehta – BJP
- Narayan Prasad – BJP
- Rama Nishad – BJP
- Lakhendra Kumar Raushan – BJP
- Shreyashi Singh – BJP
- Pramod Kumar – BJP
- Sanjay Kumar – LJP (Ram Vilas)
- Sanjay Kumar Singh – LJP (Ram Vilas)
- Deepak Prakash – Rashtriya Lok Morcha
BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha will continue as Deputy Chief Ministers, strengthening BJP’s position in the coalition.
Massive Mandate and Historic Voter Turnout
The NDA returned to power with a sweeping majority, winning 202 out of 243 seats, securing a dominant three-fourths mandate. The election saw a record turnout of 67.13%, with women voters participating in greater numbers than men — a significant shift in Bihar’s electoral dynamics.
Voting took place in two phases on November 6 and 11, followed by results on November 14. The decisive mandate underscores the continued public trust in Nitish Kumar’s leadership across the state.
Nitish Kumar’s Unmatched Political Run
At 74, Nitish Kumar begins yet another chapter in a political journey spanning over two decades. First sworn in as CM in 2005, he has led Bihar through major administrative and social reforms, except for a brief nine-month gap in 2014–15.
His resignation on Wednesday, followed by unanimous election as leader of both the JD(U) and NDA Legislature Parties, cleared the way for his 10th term. Popularly known as Bihar’s “kingmaker,” he now prepares to guide the state in partnership with the BJP and other NDA allies.
The ceremony at Gandhi Maidan — the fourth in his career — drew massive public participation amid tight security arrangements.
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for a historic 10th time, heading a 28-member NDA cabinet.
- NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats and 67.13% turnout breaking previous records.
- Cabinet includes representation from BJP, JD(U), HAM(S), LJP (Ram Vilas), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha.
- Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to continue as Deputy Chief Ministers.
- Nitish Kumar strengthens his legacy as one of Bihar’s most influential political leaders.