Nitish Kumar Meets PM Modi and Amit Shah After NDA’s Big Bihar Win

Nitish Kumar is in Delhi for a two-day visit after the NDA’s big win in the Bihar assembly election. The Bihar chief minister is scheduled to hold talks with several senior NDA leaders. The discussions are expected to focus on government formation details and the next phase of state development.

The NDA secured a clear majority in the 243-member Bihar assembly in the November polls, returning Nitish Kumar as chief minister for a 10th term. The scale of the mandate strengthened the alliance’s position in the state. It also set the backdrop for high-level strategy meetings in the national capital.

Nitish Kumar PM Modi meeting after NDA landslide

During the visit, Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Prime Minister’s official residence. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary joined the meeting. JD(U) leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, was part of the delegation from Bihar.

The Prime Minister’s Office shared details of the interaction on 'X’, noting the leaders’ presence together. The post stated, "Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri @NitishKumar, Deputy CM, Shri @samrat4bjp and Union Minister, Shri @LalanSingh_1 met Prime Minister @narendramodi today,". The message underscored the formal nature of the talks in Delhi.

Cabinet expansion talks during Nitish Kumar PM Modi meeting

After the Nitish Kumar PM Modi meeting, Samrat Choudhary described the interaction as a courtesy call following the strong mandate in Bihar. Choudhary referred to Narendra Modi as the "world's most popular leader". The Bihar deputy chief minister suggested that the conversation also looked at future goals for the state government.

Choudhary later posted a message in Hindi on 'X’, outlining the broader theme of the discussion. The post read, "Under the guidance and leadership of esteemed Modi ji, the country and Bihar are continuously progressing. During this time, valuable guidance was also received on the goals of a developed Bihar,". The statement highlighted the focus on long-term planning.

A key issue during Nitish Kumar’s Delhi trip is the proposed expansion of the Bihar cabinet. Alliance leaders expect the exercise to be taken up after Makar Sankranti. The distribution of portfolios among NDA partners is likely to feature in talks with Narendra Modi and other senior figures.

Before meeting the prime minister, Nitish Kumar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Shah’s residence. The two leaders discussed various matters related to Bihar’s development. The interaction added another layer of coordination within the NDA. It also aligned central and state priorities ahead of cabinet expansion.

The November Bihar assembly election delivered a strong result for the NDA, with the alliance winning 202 of 243 seats. Among the partners, the BJP secured 89 seats and the JD-U won 85. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) claimed 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) took five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha gained four.

The Nitish Kumar PM Modi meeting, along with talks with Amit Shah and other NDA leaders, signals an effort to align coalition partners ahead of cabinet expansion. With Nitish Kumar beginning a 10th term and the NDA holding a large majority, decisions taken in Delhi are set to shape Bihar’s governance in the coming months.