New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet on Wednesday, 26 February, ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, bringing in seven new ministers from NDA ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to be held in November this year.

Seven new MLAs took oath at ministers of Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath.

The current strength of the Bihar Cabinet is 30, with 15 BJP ministers, 13 JD(U), one from the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and an Independent. Six seats remain vacant. Following Wednesday's induction, the total strength is now 37.

Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary said, "I congratulate all seven ministers who will work fo...