Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary formed the new government on April 15 with two deputy chief ministers, Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav. However, the full cabinet has not been formed yet, and many leaders are waiting for ministerial positions.

Reports say the final date may depend on the BJP’s internal report about the West Bengal Assembly elections results. If the report predicts a strong victory, the cabinet expansion may happen on May 6 after the results. If the report shows uncertainty, the party may expand the cabinet earlier on May 3.

Sources say the Bihar cabinet can have up to 36 ministers. However, the government may keep one or two posts vacant for future political adjustments.

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Earlier in the day, Nitish Kumar also met Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav at his residence. These meetings triggered political discussions across the state.

Sources said Nitish Kumar meets CM Samrat Choudhary as a courtesy visit after the government successfully passed the floor test in the Bihar Assembly. Senior JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan “Lalan” Singh accompanied Nitish during the meeting.

However, officials did not reveal details of the discussion. Political observers believe the talks may relate to the upcoming cabinet expansion and future political strategy in Bihar.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary recently proved his government’s majority in the Assembly, marking a new phase in the state’s politics.

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The controversy began after Yadav said that many women cannot succeed in politics without visiting the rooms of political leaders. His remark angered several political parties and women leaders across the state.

A JD(U) leader submitted a written complaint to the Patna police and demanded legal action against Yadav. Police officials said they will examine the complaint and take action according to the law.

The Bihar State Women’s Commission also reacted strongly. The commission sent a notice to Yadav and asked him to explain his statement

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Neeraj Kumar said that if Tejashwi had the courage, he should ask for voting instead of letting the motion pass through a voice vote. However, the opposition did not request a formal vote during the Samrat Choudhary Floor Test, and the Speaker declared the trust motion passed by voice vote.

The JD(U) leader claimed that a vote division could expose divisions within the RJD. According to him, some RJD legislators might not support the party if a proper vote took place in the House.

Political observers linked the tension to earlier cross-voting during recent parliamentary elections, where several opposition legislators reportedly did not follow the party line.

The NDA currently holds a strong majority in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, while the opposition continues to question the government’s political strategy.

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Party leaders say the Nishant Kumar politics entry will happen gradually. Senior members believe he may begin with organisational work before taking a bigger role in the state. Many leaders feel he could represent the next generation of leadership in Bihar politics.

Political observers say the first major step could be a statewide tour to connect with party workers and voters. The timing and strategy of this move are still under discussion within the party.

For now, Nishant remains outside the cabinet and the core party structure while preparations continue for his future political role in Bihar.

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Chaudhary said Kumar has always taken firm decisions in his political career. Even though some party leaders requested him to stay as chief minister, he did not change his mind. After winning the Rajya Sabha election, he stepped down and allowed a new government to take charge.

The Janata Dal (United) also supported giving the chief minister’s post to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Leaders said the BJP had supported Kumar as CM for nearly two decades in the National Democratic Alliance. In return, the party decided to give the opportunity to BJP leader Samrat Choudhary to lead the state government.

Samrat Choudhary has now taken charge as Bihar’s chief minister. JD(U) leaders say the government will continue the same development and governance model started during Nitish Kumar’s long tenure.

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During the tour, Nishant plans to travel across all 38 districts of Bihar. The journey aims to connect with party workers and understand the issues faced by people at the grassroots level.

The choice of Champaran holds symbolic importance. It is linked to Mahatma Gandhi and the historic Champaran Satyagraha. Nishant is following the political tradition of his father Nitish Kumar, who also launched several political campaigns from the same region.

Nishant recently entered active politics and joined Janata Dal (United). His statewide tour is expected to strengthen the party’s grassroots network and help him connect with voters across the state.

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The decision came after Nitish Kumar stepped down as Chief Minister. Party members said Nitish Kumar authorized to select JD(U) legislature party leader and also choose the deputy leader of the legislative party.

The meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s residence at 1 Anne Marg. All JD(U) MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders participated. Union minister Lalan Singh also arrived from Delhi to attend the meeting.

During the discussion, Nitish Kumar said he will soon travel across Bihar. He plans to meet party workers, understand local issues, and review development work in different districts.

Party leaders said he may stay in Delhi for parliamentary work but will spend most of his time in Bihar to remain active in state politics.

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The JD(U) Legislature Party Meeting comes after major political changes in Bihar. Nitish Kumar recently stepped down as Chief Minister after becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha. Following his resignation, Samrat Choudhary took oath as the new Chief Minister of the state.

Party leaders said all preparations for the meeting are complete. Senior leaders expect the new legislature party leader to be chosen unanimously during the discussion.

The decision is important because the new NDA government in Bihar will soon face a floor test in the state assembly on April 24.

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Under the Z category, around 22 security personnel will protect him. The team includes trained commandos and escort vehicles. Officials say the decision will help ensure better safety as his public role grows. This means Nishant Kumar Granted Z Security Cover after a detailed security review.

The government also increased protection for JD(U) leader Shravan Kumar. He will now receive Y-Plus security along with an escort facility.

At the same time, authorities reduced the security of BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. His security moved from Z-Plus to Z category.

Officials reviewed the security arrangements of several leaders in Bihar after recent political changes in the state government.

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