Nitish Kumar took oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for the fifth time. Highly placed sources have exclusively confirmed with The Quint that Lalu Prasad Yadav’s 26-year-old son and first timer, Tejaswi Yadav will be sworn in as his deputy, amidst much speculation. Sources have further confirmed that Tej Pratap will be made Health Minister. Lalu’s close aide and popular Muslim face in the RJD, Abdul Bari Siddiqui is likely to be given the all important Finance portfolio. Sources say, Siddiqui enjoys a good relation with Nitish Kumar. Highly placed sources have also told The Quint, that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to keep charge of the Home Ministry.
After having Sushil Modi, seasoned BJP politician and close friend as his deputy, it remains to be seen how Nitish will deal with the young and relatively inexperienced cricketer-turned-politician, Tejaswi.
Sources tell The Quint, Tejaswi Yadav to become Deputy Chief Minister, Tej Pratap to be given the Health portfolio, Abdul Bari Siddiqui to be given charge of Finance and Nitish Kumar is likely to retain Home.