Patna, May 8 (IANS) A major political development unfolded in Bihar on Thursday as the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary underwent a massive Cabinet expansion at Gandhi Maidan.In a grand ceremony attended by top national and state leaders, a total of 32 ministers took oath of office and secrecy, following which the allocation of portfolios was officially announced.One of the most significant decisions in the new Cabinet was the appointment of Nishant Kumar as Bihar’s new He…
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Patna, May 7 (IANS) After being sworn into the Cabinet headed by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday, NDA leaders expressed gratitude to their respective party leaderships for the opportunity and pledged to work with honesty and dedication to fulfil their responsibilities towards the people.Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son and JD-U leader Nishant Kumar, who was among the new entrants in the Cabinet, said: “I will try to live up to the trust that the senior leaders have re…
Patna, May 7 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar, led by Samrat Chaudhary, expanded its cabinet on Thursday, with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.The newly expanded cabinet includes 15 ministers from the BJP, 13 from the JD(U), two from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), one from Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and one from Rashtriya Lok Morcha.Among the prominent new entrants was Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish …
Patna, May 7 (IANS) The much-anticipated expansion of the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is scheduled to take place on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 12.10 p.m., during which the Governor will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers.This Cabinet expansion marks a pivotal moment in Bihar politics. It follows the transition of power after Nitish Kumar vacated the Chief Minister’s post for senior …
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Ahead of the Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday welcomed reports of former Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U supremo Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joining the state Cabinet.Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi told reporters that, being a member of the NDA, he will welcome the move if Nishant Kumar is appointed as a Minister in the Bihar Cabinet.Over allegations of dynasty politics, he said: “So many members of Lalu Yadav’s…
Patna, May 5 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the NDA government, scheduled for May 7 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.Led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the event is being viewed not just as a routine swearing-in ceremony but as a significant political showcase.Governor Syed Ata Hasnain is expected to administer the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted ministers.The cabinet expansion follows extensive consultations b…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Union Ministers within the ruling NDA alliance on Saturday attacked the Congress and other opposition parties, terming the Opposition INDIA bloc as ‘anti-women’. The reaction stemmed a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to clear the Lok Sabha.Union Minister Chirag Paswan alleged that the Opposition rejected the Bill under the “garb of delimitation”.He told reporters, “The INDI alliance is anti-women alliance. They don’t want women to get their rig…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar has been allotted a new official residence in New Delhi following his election to the Upper House of Parliament.He will now reside at a Type-8 bungalow at 9 Sunehri Bagh, one of the most prominent addresses in Lutyens’ Delhi.The area is regarded as a high-security VIP zone, home to several top political leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Union Minister Ch…
Patna, April 15 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday congratulated Samrat Choudhary, expressing confidence that he will lead Bihar into its next phase of development and help the state achieve new heights under his leadership. His remarks come as Samrat Choudhary is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, marking a significant political transition in the state. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Raj Bhavan in Patna. Notably, this will be the first …
Patna, April 15 (IANS) Former Union Minister and RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras was admitted to a private hospital in Patna after he suddenly fell ill and experienced breathing difficulties.He is currently undergoing treatment, and doctors are closely monitoring his condition.Upon receiving news of his uncle’s hospitalisation, Union Minister Chirag Paswan rushed to Sai Hospital in Kankarbagh to meet him.In a touching gesture, Chirag Paswan first sought blessings by touching his uncle’s fee…