Nitish cabinet likely to be expanded after January 15

The Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar is likely to expand its Cabinet after the inauspicious month of Kharmas, with as many as 10 new Ministers expected to join. Party insiders from the JD(U) have indicated that some new faces could be sworn in as Ministers. The expansion follows the resignation of BJP MLA Nitin Nabin from several departments and will bring the total number of ministers to 36, including the Chief Minister. However, there are rumors of potential splits within the Opposition mahagathbandhan, with Congress leaders questioning the alliance's relevance.