Two high profile speculations are gaining momentum in political and administrative circles in Bihar. Both are related to governance. While one speculation is about reshuffle and expansion of the Nitish Kumar Cabinet, other is about high level administrative changes.
The important aspect of the raging speculation is that the main hand behind this reshuffle, expansion and changes will be of Prashant Kishor, the 41-year old poll strategist who recently has been appointed as national vice-president of JD(U) and in the corridors of power being seen as only next to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The CM is quoted saying sometimes back that he might expand his cabinet, which has 28 members 14 each from JD(U) and BJP as against permissible limit of 36.
Many names are making round in the NDA circles. Most of the new Minister's might be inducted from Nitish's party which is a major ally. Most of the ministers are currently holding more than two portfolios. Kishor is said to have his major say in selection of the new Ministers and the reshuffle.
Another speculation making round n the adminstrative circles is regarding new responsibilities to the top bureaucrats who are quite close to Nitish. They included CM's principal secretary Chanchal Kumar and principal home secretary Amir Subhani who is holding this post for many years. It is speculated that the two favourite babus might swap their current office.
