BJP's Dilip Kumar Jaiswal Resigns As Bihar Minister Amid Cabinet Expansion Talks

The party has 'One leader, one post' policy, which mandates that an individual cannot hold multiple positions simultaneously.

Jaiswal served as the Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms.

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BJP's Bihar President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal resigned from his ministerial position amid reports of cabinet expansion. He served as the Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms. The party has 'One leader, one post' policy, which mandates that an individual cannot hold multiple positions simultaneously.

When Samrat Choudhary became Deputy Chief Minister, he relinquished his role as state president. Similarly, Jaiswal may need to vacate his ministerial post as he was chosen as the party's state president on January 18.

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Sources suggest this expansion may occur before the budget session, potentially introducing six to seven new faces into the cabinet.

Current Cabinet Composition

Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. 

The cabinet can constitutionally accommodate up to 36 ministers, leaving room for the inclusion of new members. Reports suggest that the expansion may see three-four new ministers from the BJP and two-three from the JD(U) joining the cabinet. Given the impending elections, careful attention will be paid to caste and regional representation during this process.