Patna, May 7: The Bihar Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, is set to expand today at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. In light of the event, significant changes have been made to the traffic arrangements, with strict restrictions imposed on several major routes.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 12:10 PM, where the Governor will administer the oath of office to the new ministers.
This cabinet expansion is considered crucial in Bihar’s political landscape, occurring after the power shift when Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, paving the way for senior BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary, who took office on April 14.
Speculation is rife that Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, may also secure a position in the cabinet.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President Nitin Nabin have already arrived in Patna, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also expected to attend the ceremony.
Prior to the cabinet expansion, multiple rounds of meetings were held between state leadership and the NDA leadership at the center. Discussions with senior BJP leaders were part of these meetings. A significant meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah is believed to have played a decisive role in finalizing the list of ministers.
Additionally, talks were held with NDA allies such as Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Chirag Paswan to maintain balance and coordination within the coalition.
In a notable political development, Samrat Chaudhary met with JDU National President and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This meeting is seen as a sign of unity within the NDA ahead of the cabinet expansion.
According to the traffic police advisory, vehicle movement will be completely restricted from Sheikhpura Mor to the airport. Routes from Airport Roundabout to Eastern Patel Roundabout and from Rajendra Chowk to Patel Roundabout will also be sealed.
Furthermore, the entire area from Patel Roundabout to Income Tax Roundabout, including Harding Road, Irrigation Bhawan, and R-Block, has been declared a ‘No-Entry Zone.’ Access to the northern route from Chitkohra Roundabout will also be blocked.
Strict traffic control will be enforced at several major intersections, including Income Tax Roundabout, Dakbangla, JP Roundabout, Ramgulam Chowk, Bakarganj, and Kargil Chowk.
Entry from New Dakbangla Road to SP Verma Road will be prohibited. Passengers heading to the airport are advised to use alternative routes via Jagdev Path and Raja Bazaar.
Meanwhile, those traveling to Patna Junction are recommended to approach from Karbigahia to avoid congestion in the city’s main areas.
In anticipation of a potential visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other VIP guests, security measures have been significantly tightened.
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