After the landslide victory in the assembly elections (2025), preparations are on to form a new government in Bihar. The swearing in ceremony will take place at Gandhi Maidan. Meanwhile, ABP News has talked to Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha. He gave an open statement on who will be the Chief Minister in the new government and how many ministers will be made from his party.

‘Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Minister in the new government’

Upendra Kushwaha said, “Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar will remain the Chief Minister in the new government also. There was no confusion regarding the post of CM before and there is no confusion now. He said that the swearing in ceremony is on 20th November. How many ministers will be formed from our party… talks have been held with allies regarding who will be made. Everything was smooth in NDA and will remain so.”

In response to a question, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief said, “Vote theft was not an issue in the elections. The opposition’s allegation is frustration of defeat. Don’t question EVMs if you win. Not a single voter came before the media and talked about vote theft.”

Kushwaha claimed break in the grand alliance

During the conversation, Upendra Kushwaha was asked whether there could be a break in the Grand Alliance? He made a big claim on this. Said that there is no such thing as Grand Alliance anymore. What is left there now? Break it down and see how much is left. He said that any day people will move from here to there.

He also reacted to the ongoing dispute in Lalu family. It was said that Rohini has made many serious allegations, but Lalu is standing with Tejashwi. The future of the party has been told. On this, Upendra Kushwaha said, “The public is watching the condition of the Lalu family, but it is an internal matter. It is not right to comment, but what are the values ​​they have here… what is their behavior with the people… it is visible.”

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The swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Bihar is likely to be held in Patna on November 20. Along with PM Modi, many top leaders and Union ministers of NDA can participate in this. Preparations are being made for the swearing-in ceremony at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will submit his resignation as the head of the outgoing government to the Governor on November 19.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has emerged as the largest party in the Bihar Assembly elections (2025), will also select the leader of the legislature party in the proposed meeting of its newly elected MLAs on Wednesday. In this regard, information has been sent by the party to all 89 newly elected MLAs and 21 Legislative Council members.

The historic Gandhi Maidan has been closed for the general public till November 20 for the swearing-in ceremony. According to Patna district administration, entry of common people has been restricted and extensive security arrangements have been made. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh can also be present in this ceremony.

5-6 new faces from BJP-JDU can be seen in the cabinet

On the other hand, the efforts to get a place in the cabinet have intensified among the NDA constituents in the new government. According to sources, five to six new faces from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal United (JD-U) are likely to be included in the cabinet. JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, elected from Mehnar seat, is also likely to get a place in the new team of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Sources said JD(U) may retain most of its ministers, while BJP may induct some new faces. Apart from JD(U) and BJP, Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLMO) will also be part of the new government.

According to sources, LJP (Ram Vilas) is likely to get three ministerial posts, while HAM and RLMO are likely to get one ministerial post each. A maximum of 16 ministers from BJP and 14 from JD(U) can take oath along with the Chief Minister on November 20.