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Mod 3: Tenth Nitish Kumar Ministry & Historic 2026 Cabinet Reorganization

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Swearing-in of the 10th Nitish Kumar Ministry (November 20, 2025):

Following the assembly victory, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a 10th time on November 20, 2025, at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath to Nitish Kumar along with 26 Cabinet Ministers, forming the 41st Ministry of Bihar. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha of the BJP were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.


Initial Portfolio Allocation & Key Adjustments:

  • Party Representation: In the initial portfolio allocation, the BJP held 14 ministerial berths, JD(U) secured 9, LJP (Ram Vilas) took 2, while HAM and RLM held 1 berth each.
  • Home Portfolio Shift: In a notable departure from the previous two decades, the Home portfolio was assigned to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary (BJP), while Nitish Kumar retained General Administration, Cabinet Secretariat, and Vigilance.

April 2026 Executive Transition:

On April 14, 2026, the 10th Nitish Kumar Ministry was formally dissolved. On April 15, 2026, Samrat Choudhary took the oath of office as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, becoming the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to serve as the state's Chief Minister. This transition marked a generational change while preserving NDA coalition governance.


Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:

  • Nitish Kumar's 10th Term: Sworn in on November 20, 2025 (41st Ministry of Bihar).
  • Oath Administered by: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
  • April 2026 Transition: Samrat Choudhary sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar (1st BJP CM in state history).
  • Constitutional Size Limit: Under Article 164(1A), Bihar's Council of Ministers is capped at 36 ministers (15% of 243).
⭐ Key Points
  • Nitish Kumar's 10th Term: Sworn in on November 20, 2025 (41st Ministry of Bihar).
  • Oath Administered by: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
  • April 2026 Transition: Samrat Choudhary sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar (1st BJP CM in state history).
  • Constitutional Size Limit: Under Article 164(1A), Bihar's Council of Ministers is capped at 36 ministers (15% of 243).
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Nitish Kumar's 10th Term: Sworn in on November 20, 2025 (41st Ministry of Bihar).
  • Oath Administered by: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
  • April 2026 Transition: Samrat Choudhary sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar (1st BJP CM in state history).
  • Constitutional Size Limit: Under Article 164(1A), Bihar's Council of Ministers is capped at 36 ministers (15% of 243).
Questions 10 MCQs

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Question 1: On which date was Nitish Kumar sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a 10th time following the 2025 elections?

Explanation: Nitish Kumar took the oath of office for his 10th term on November 20, 2025, at Gandhi Maidan, Patna.

Question 2: Who became the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take oath as Chief Minister of Bihar on April 15, 2026?

Explanation: Samrat Choudhary took the oath as the 24th Chief Minister on April 15, 2026, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the office.

Question 3: In the November 2025 portfolio allocation, which leader was assigned the Home department?

Explanation: The Home portfolio was assigned to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

Question 4: Who administered the oath of office to the council of ministers on November 20, 2025?

Explanation: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office.

Question 5: How many ministerial berths did the BJP hold in the 10th Nitish Kumar Ministry formed in November 2025?

Explanation: The BJP held 14 ministerial berths, while JD(U) secured 9 berths.

Question 6: How many women ministers were inducted into the cabinet on November 20, 2025?

Explanation: 3 women ministers were inducted into the 26-member council.

Question 7: On which date was the 10th Nitish Kumar Ministry dissolved prior to executive reorganization?

Explanation: The ministry was dissolved on April 14, 2026, ahead of the reorganization the next day.

Question 8: Chronologically, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as which individual Chief Minister of Bihar?

Explanation: Samrat Choudhary took office as the 24th individual Chief Minister of Bihar.

Question 9: Under Article 164(1A) of the Constitution, what is the maximum permissible number of ministers in Bihar?

Explanation: The 15% constitutional limit on 243 assembly seats caps the council of ministers at 36 (including the CM).

Question 10: Which party held both Deputy Chief Minister positions in Bihar in November 2025?

Explanation: Both Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, belonged to the BJP.
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One-liners

Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.

Nitish Kumar's 10th Term: ______

Sworn in on November 20, 2025 (41st Ministry of Bihar).

Oath Administered by: ______

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.

April 2026 Transition: Samrat Choudhary sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar (1st BJP CM in state history).

Samrat Choudhary sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar (1st BJP CM in state history).

Constitutional Size Limit: Under Article 164(1A), Bihar's Council of Ministers is capped at 36 ministers (15% of 243).

Under Article 164(1A), Bihar's Council of Ministers is capped at 36 ministers (15% of 243).