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A major political transition has unfolded in Bihar after veteran leader Nitish Kumar stepped down as Chief Minister following his election to the Rajya Sabha. Soon after the resignation, his son Nishant Kumar officially entered the state cabinet, taking oath as a minister alongside 31 other leaders from the BJP-JDU alliance government.

The new government is now being led by Samrat Choudhary, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister.

Nishant Kumar Gets Health Ministry in Bihar Cabinet

Nishant Kumar was sworn in as a minister on Thursday and has reportedly been assigned the Health Ministry in the new Bihar cabinet.

After taking oath, Nishant said he would work under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary while following the guidance and political values of his father Nitish Kumar.

According to reports, Nishant stated:

“I will work under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary while following my father’s guidance. I will try to maintain the trust shown in me by senior JDU leaders and work honestly for Bihar’s development.”

Nishant Kumar Entered Politics Earlier This Year

Nishant Kumar officially joined Janata Dal (United) on March 8, 2026.

Although he had remained away from active politics for years, speculation regarding his political future intensified after Nitish Kumar resigned from the Chief Minister’s post on April 15 following his election to the Rajya Sabha.

Political observers had earlier predicted that Nishant could soon be given an important organizational or ministerial role within the party.

Nishant Kumar’s Educational and Professional Background

Reports suggest Nishant Kumar studied at:

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Patna

After completing his education, he reportedly worked at a multinational company before formally joining politics.

Unlike many political heirs, Nishant had largely stayed away from public political activity until recent months.

BJP Emerges as Largest Party in Bihar Assembly

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently holds the position of the largest party in the 243-member Bihar Assembly with 89 MLAs.

According to reports:

• 15 BJP ministers took oath in the new cabinet
• 15 ministers belong to the JDU, including Nishant Kumar

Among the JDU leaders:

• 13 ministers took oath at Gandhi Maidan on Thursday
• Senior leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav had already taken oath alongside Samrat Choudhary on April 15 as Deputy Chief Ministers

NDA Allies Also Included in Cabinet Expansion

Several leaders from NDA alliance parties also retained ministerial positions in the new government.

From Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan:

• Sanjay Kumar Singh
• Sanjay Kumar Paswan

were re-inducted into the cabinet.

From Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) led by Jitan Ram Manjhi:

• Santosh Kumar Suman

also retained a ministerial role.

Additionally, Deepak Prakash, son of Upendra Kushwaha from the National Lok Morcha camp, also took oath again as minister.

Bihar Politics Witnesses Generational Shift

Political analysts say the induction of Nishant Kumar marks a significant generational transition within the JDU and Bihar politics.

Nitish Kumar has remained one of Bihar’s most influential political figures for nearly two decades, and Nishant’s entry into the cabinet is being viewed as a possible step toward strengthening the party’s future leadership structure.

Samrat Choudhary Begins New Phase of Governance

With Samrat Choudhary now leading the state government, Bihar’s political focus is expected to shift toward:

• Coalition management
• Development projects
• Health and infrastructure reforms
• Employment generation
• Preparations for future elections

The expanded cabinet also reflects the NDA’s effort to maintain balance among alliance partners while strengthening regional representation.

Political Observers Watching Bihar’s Next Move Closely

The latest developments have already intensified political discussions across Bihar and national political circles.

Many observers believe:

• Nishant Kumar’s political rise
• Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha
• BJP’s dominant role in the alliance
• Samrat Choudhary’s leadership

could significantly shape Bihar’s political direction over the next few years.