Makar Sankranti Ends 'Dark Month', Nitish Kumar Gears Up For Cabinet Expansion

Wednesday, 14 January 2026Newsdesk

Hindus believe that the month that ends with Makar Sankranti is a 'khar maas', meaning a month inauspicious for new beginnings

New Delhi 14 January 2026

As per news report of NDTV,As Bihar celebrates Makar Sankranti today, the corridors of power are abuzz with speculation about the expansion of the Nitish Kumar cabinet. Hindus believe that the month that ends with Makar Sankranti is a 'khar maas', meaning a month inauspicious for new beginnings. So, important work is put off until after Makar Sankranti. With the khar maas out of the way, Nitish Kumar is expected to expand his team, inducting new ministers from NDA partners.

Source - NDTV