Thirty-two ministers from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) were sworn in as part of the Bihar cabinet expansion on Thursday. The ceremony was held at Gandhi Maidan, where Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to the new ministers, including Nishant Kumar, son of JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar.

The expanded cabinet includes 15 ministers from the JD(U), with Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav serving as Deputy Chief Ministers. Other key ministers include Ram Kripal Yadav, Nitish Mishra, and Sanjay Singh (Tiger).

The full list of ministers and their portfolios has been announced, with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary retaining key departments such as home, vigilance, and cabinet secretariat.

The immediate next steps for the newly expanded cabinet include addressing key policy issues and governing the state effectively. The Bihar government is expected to focus on various development initiatives and public welfare schemes in the coming days.