Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has returned to Patna after his visit to New Delhi, where he met key leaders of the NDA, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The party high command has approved the list of ministers, setting the stage for a Cabinet expansion in Bihar, likely to happen on May 6. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are underway at Gandhi Maidan, with a scheduled Cabinet meeting on the same day.
The Cabinet formation in Bihar is anticipated to focus on caste and regional balance, experienced leaders, new faces, and representation for women. The expansion aims to balance continuity and change for improved governance and political engagement. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also expressed condolences over a tragic accident in Rohtas that claimed five lives, offering compensation and medical support to the affected families.
The fatal accident occurred in Mathiya village after a speeding container truck collided with a pickup van and a bus, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. The victims were returning from a ceremony when the accident took place. The Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure proper medical care for the injured and expressed sorrow over the incident.
