Bihar cabinet expansion maintains fine balance of caste and regional interests in state

CM Nitish Kumar’s ministry expansion in Bihar highlights the importance of caste in electoral politics, with representation from various communities to consolidate support. Despite BJP’s exclusion of Yadavs and Muslims, the deliberate inclusion of members from Backward Castes, Extremely Backward Castes, upper castes, and regional considerations demonstrates a strategic approach to garner votes ahead of the upcoming elections.