Patna, May 7 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said Bihar is entering a "new era" following the recent cabinet expansion in the state, expressing confidence that the next five years will mark a "golden age" of development.

Speaking to reporters, Paswan said the newly expanded cabinet reflects representation across sectors and communities and expressed optimism about accelerated development in the state.

Speaking to the reporters, Paswan said, "I believe that a new era is about to begin in Bihar, and the next 5 years are going to be a golden age for my Bihar... A beautiful cabinet was sworn in, in which every sector, every class was taken care of. Wherever he (late LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan) is, he will be happy that today hi...