In a recent development, Dr. Prem Kumar, a senior BJP leader, has assumed the role of Cooperative Minister in Bihar. Additionally, he will oversee the Disaster Management Department.
Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, announced the distribution of portfolios on Saturday, assigning responsibilities to two deputy CMs and six other ministers.
Despite pressure from the BJP, Nitish Kumar retained the Home Department, a position he has held since 2005.
Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Singh will handle nine departments each, covering crucial areas such as finance, health, industries, road construction, agriculture, and Revenue and Land Reforms.