Published 17 Nov 2025
NDA’s Bihar Cabinet Plan as Government Formation Picks Up: Who Will Get How Many Ministerial Positions?
As the NDA prepares to form the new Bihar government, a power-sharing formula is taking shape. Here is how many ministerial positions each party is likely to get and what the new cabinet may look like.
Introduction
Patna — With the NDA set to form the next government in Bihar, discussions on cabinet-building have intensified. Key allies are meeting daily, and a clear picture of how ministerial positions will be shared is now emerging. The process is moving quickly, but leaders say they want the cabinet to reflect both political strength and social balance.
How the Ministerial Share Is Being Decided
According to sources inside the alliance, the NDA partners are working with a simple rule: one ministerial post for roughly every six MLAs. This formula is guiding how many seats each party will get in the new cabinet.
Based on this understanding, here is the likely distribution:
- BJP: Expected to get around 15–16 ministerial posts, as the party has emerged as the single-largest force in the coalition.
- JD(U): Nitish Kumar’s party may receive around 14 cabinet berths, ensuring its strong presence in governance.
- LJP (RV): Chirag Paswan’s party, which played an important role in NDA’s performance, is likely to get 3 minister positions.
- HAM (Secular): The Hindustani Awam Morcha, led by Jitan Ram Manjhi, may get 1 berth.
- RLM: Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha is also expected to secure 1 seat in the cabinet.
Leaders say this formula keeps the alliance united while rewarding all partners proportionately.
Three Deputy Chief Ministers on the Cards
There is strong speculation that the new Bihar government could have three Deputy Chief Ministers. This move is seen as an attempt to maintain political balance among major allies and give representation to different regions and communities. One of these positions may go to LJP (RV), strengthening Chirag Paswan’s standing within the NDA.
Focus on Caste and Gender Balance
Beyond numbers, the alliance is also trying to ensure the cabinet reflects Bihar’s social diversity. Sources say the new government will include:
- Strong representation from Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs)
- Ministers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- A fair number of women leaders, recognizing their growing influence and electoral importance
Nitish Kumar is reportedly insisting on a socially inclusive cabinet that represents all communities.
Why the Cabinet Formula Matters
This power-sharing arrangement is crucial for maintaining stability within the NDA.
- It keeps major allies satisfied.
- It ensures smaller parties feel valued.
- It sets the stage for a smooth start to the government’s work.
The formula also signals that the NDA wants to avoid internal conflict and present a united front after a high-stakes election.
What May Still Change
While the rough numbers appear settled, the final list of ministers could still see slight changes. The NDA is considering:
- Experience and seniority of MLAs
- Regional balance across Bihar
- Caste distribution
- Individual performance during the election
Portfolio allocation — such as who gets Home, Finance, Health, or Rural Development — is still being discussed.
Conclusion
The NDA is moving fast to shape the next Bihar government. A clear formula for ministerial allocation has brought structure to the process, reducing friction among allies. If the plan holds, the new cabinet will be both politically balanced and socially representative, setting the tone for the next term of governance in Bihar.