The Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation shows how Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared responsibilities in his new government. The Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation also highlights the role of smaller allies like HAM and RLM in the NDA alliance.
Nitish Kumar gave Santosh Suman, son of Jitan Ram Manjhi and a minister from the HAM quota, the charge of the Minor Water Resources Department. His appointment strengthens HAM’s position in the new cabinet. Nitish Kumar wants all allies to feel included, so the Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation reflects careful balancing.
Deepak Prakash Kushwaha, son of Upendra Kushwaha and a minister from the RLMO quota, received the Panchayati Raj Department. This gives RLMO an important role in village-level development and administration.
In the recent assembly elections, both HAM and RLMO contested six seats each. HAM won five seats, while RLMO won four. Their performance helped them secure cabinet positions.
Santosh Suman currently serves as an MLC. Deepak Kushwaha is not a member of any house yet. He will enter the legislative council soon.
This new distribution of portfolios shows Nitish Kumar’s effort to maintain unity in the NDA and ensure that all partners get meaningful roles.
