NationalSaturday, 9 May 2026·The Hindu
Bihar NDA cabinet expansion: 32 ministers sworn in at Gandhi Maidan in May 2026
Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered oath to 32 ministers of the Bihar NDA alliance on 7 May 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 May 2026, Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath to 32 ministers of the five-party NDA alliance at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, completing the Bihar cabinet expansion.
Key specifics
- Samrat Choudhary became the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar.
- Nitish Kumar resigned after his election to the Rajya Sabha, ending a 21-year tenure as the state’s top executive.
- Article 164 of the Constitution says the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.
- The total number of State Ministers cannot exceed 15% of the strength of the Legislative Assembly.
- Bihar Legislative Assembly was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act 1935.
Exam lens
TNPSC polity questions may ask about Article 164, cabinet size limit of 15%, and the Bihar cabinet expansion at Gandhi Maidan on 7 May 2026.