Bihar Election 2025: Patna glitters with power and wealth. Behind the walls of the Old Secretariat, Nitish Kumar’s fourth term as chief minister took shape. His cabinet blends power, wealth and legacy. On paper, it promises stability, reforms and development. In reality, it is a gallery of dynasts, millionaires and men who wield muscle and influence.

Among 37 ministers, 28 are contesting elections this year. Affidavits filed with the Election Commission (EC) reveal that most of them are crorepatis, with assets ranging from a few crores to over Rs 11 crore. Only two ministers – Nitin Nabin Sinha (BJP’s Bankipur MLA) and Surendra Mehta (BJP legislator from Begusarai) – declare assets under Rs 1 crore.

Together, they control more than Rs 400 crore in declared wealth. Luxury SUVs, family-ru

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