Following Nitish Kumar’s ouster from office and Samrat Choudhary’s elevation to the office of Bihar Chief Minister, all eyes are now set on the next major step, the cabinet expansion, the script for which is almost complete.
CM Choudhary on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the meeting is considered an indication that the government in Bihar may soon be expanded.
The details of the discussion between the two top leaders have not been revealed, but it is believed that during this time, the outline of the new government has been decided, and the cabinet will be expanded anytime after the Bengal elections.
Formation of a full government within ten days
Sources, cited by Jagran.com in a report, said the full government will be formed within ten days. It is also clear that the central leadership wants to quickly establish a stable and effective government in Bihar under Samrat Chaudhary’s leadership. In Delhi for the first time six days after becoming Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary held detailed discussions with the Prime Minister on the state’s development roadmap and governance priorities.
This meeting was also significant because currently, only three ministers, including the CM and two deputy CMs, have been sworn in. Cabinet expansion has become a necessary step to speed up administrative work. Following the meeting, both leaders shared photos on the internet.
According to sources, the BJP leadership has given its consent to the government expansion, and final formalities are now being completed. CM Chaudhary also met with BJP President Nitin Naveen at the party headquarters in Delhi. Report suggest that coordination between the party and the government has led to a near-agreed agreement on the names of potential ministers.
What is BJP’s strategy for Cabinet expansion?
The cabinet expansion is considered significant this time because the first BJP-led government in Bihar faces the challenge of striking a social and regional balance. Therefore, emphasis is being placed on caste equations, regional representation, and political messaging within the cabinet.
The party is also working on a strategy to bring new energy into the organisation by promoting young faces and giving adequate representation to women, so that a broader social message can be given.
Clearly, cabinet expansion will not only be a step to increase numbers but will also provide a glimpse into the government’s priorities, social message, and future political agenda. In this regard, the next ten days could prove to be extremely important for state politics.