Bihar power play: As NDA prepares to take oath, a fierce tug-of-war erupts over the Home Ministry – What powers it holds and which departments report to it

As Bihar prepares for the swearing-in of the new NDA government on November 20, negotiations between alliance partners have hit a snag. JD(U) appears unwilling to give up the influential Home Ministry, a key portfolio traditionally held by Nitish Kumar. Tussle Over Speaker’s Post Eases

Earlier, both JD(U) and BJP were reportedly interested in the Speaker’s post, which holds authority over the disqualification of legislators. However, sources said there is no major disagreement over the Speaker’s post at present.

Election Results Shape Cabinet Composition

Following the NDA’s landslide victory, the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while JD(U) won 85. Smaller allies, including Chirag Paswan’s LJP (RV), HAM, and RLM, also performed well in the elections.

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