Mar 6 • 07:51 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

JDU to get Deputy CM and 15 ministerial posts, BJP to have the Speaker... this will be the new formula!

The formation of a new government in Bihar is underway, with significant meetings taking place as the JDU and BJP strategize their roles within the administration.

In Bihar, discussions are intensifying regarding the formation of a new government, following a series of important meetings in the state capital, Patna. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary met with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for about 25 minutes to discuss the structure of the potential new administration. JDU's national executive president Sanjay Kumar Jha also had a separate conversation with Kumar, indicating high-level negotiations within the party regarding its role in the upcoming government.

Speculations are rife about who will be the new Chief Minister from BJP and whether there will be one or two Deputy Chief Ministers, as well as the degree of participation from each party in the NDA government. It has been suggested that the new government could see the BJP appointing one Chief Minister and 15 ministers, while the JDU would likely secure one Deputy CM and possibly 15 ministers as well. Additionally, there are discussions about Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, potentially being endorsed for a significant role within the party.

Adding to these dynamics, Chirag Paswan's party is expected to contribute two ministers to the coalition. The situation is fluid, with many variables still in play as political leaders negotiate their positions and alliances. This formation is crucial for the stability of the Bihar government and reflects the ongoing power struggle and coalition politics within the state, with implications for governance moving forward.

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