Oath math and coalition craft: NDA huddles on Nov 19; Nitish set for record 10th term, all eyes on Chirag

Updated: November 19, 2025 05:59

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The NDA will meet on November 19 to finalize its legislature leadership and cabinet contours ahead of the Bihar swearing-in. Nitish Kumar is poised to take oath for a record 10th term, with BJP and LJP(RV) lobbying for berths. Speculation continues over whether Chirag Paswan will be sworn in alongside as deputy CM.

Pre-swearing huddle and timeline

The NDA’s legislative meet on November 19 will set the stage for the swearing-in, expected on November 20 subject to protocol and dignitary schedules. The session will elect Nitish Kumar as NDA leader, complete support submissions to the Governor, and align coalition roles before the ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan.

Where the numbers stand

The NDA secured 202 of 243 seats in Bihar. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, JD(U) won 85, LJP(RV) 19, HAM(S) 5, and RLM 4—giving the alliance comfortable majority and bargaining room on cabinet portfolios and deputy CM choices.

Key highlights

Nitish’s 10th oath likely:

Nitish Kumar is set to be elected NDA leader on Nov 19 and take oath as chief minister, marking an unprecedented 10th term.

Swearing-in schedule:

Ceremony is planned for Nov 20; final timing hinges on protocol and top-level availability, with preparations at Gandhi Maidan underway.

Coalition arithmetic:

Post-victory seat split—BJP 89, JD(U) 85, LJP(RV) 19—frames negotiations over deputy CM posts and key portfolios.

Chirag Paswan watch:

LJP(RV) presence in cabinet and the possibility of a deputy CM role remain in focus; partners have begun lobbying for berths.

Procedural steps:

Nitish recommended dissolution of the outgoing assembly; resignation and letters of support to the Governor precede oath-taking.

Why this meeting matters

Legislature-party designation and coalition seat-sharing decisions crystallize government stability and day-one optics. Clarifying deputy CM composition and priority portfolios (home, finance, road, rural development) will signal policy direction and intra-alliance balance—especially with LJP(RV) seeking visible roles after a strong performance.

What to watch next

Deputy CM equation: Whether BJP and LJP(RV) both secure deputy CM posts alongside Nitish.

Portfolio allocation: Distribution of core ministries between JD(U), BJP, LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM.

Ceremony optics: Leader attendance and the messaging from the dais on governance priorities and timelines.

Sources: The Financial Express, Outlook India, OneIndia

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