Bihar Govt Formation Live Updates: Both the BJP and JD(U) are likely to receive an equal share of ministerial seats under the NDA’s initial power-sharing plan.
Bihar Govt Formation 2025 Live Updates: The newly elected JD(U) MLAs will meet in Patna today, after which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to call on the Governor and submit his resignation. This will pave the way for the formation of a new government. With the term of the 17th Bihar Assembly ending on November 22, the swearing-in ceremony is expected on Wednesday or Thursday, according to sources.
BJP, JD(U) set for equal seat share: Both the BJP and JD(U), which contested 101 seats each, are likely to receive an equal share of ministerial berths under the NDA’s initial power-sharing plan. As per the proposal, the LJP (Ram Vilas) may get two ministries, while the RLM and HAM(S) may be offered one each. The BJP is the single-largest party with 89 seats, followed by the JD(U) with 85; in the outgoing government, the BJP had 22 ministers and the JD(U) 12.
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Deputy CM choices pending: The BJP is aligned on retaining Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister, crediting his goodwill and governance record for the NDA’s strong victory. However, there is no decision yet on Deputy CMs. Allegations against outgoing Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary had raised doubts about his return, though BJP leaders say the NDA’s mandate and his win from Tarapur indicate voters dismissed the charges.
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