Feb 12, 2024 12:49 AM IST
Bihar Floor Test LIVE: The ruling JD(U) in Bihar faced concern as three of its MLAs once again missed the crucial legislators’ meeting held in Patna on Sunday
Patna, Bihar, India -Jan .28, 2024: JDU national president Nitish Kumar speaking with media persons after his resignation as the state chief minister outside of his residence in Patna, Bihar,India, Sunday,28, 2024. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Bihar Floor Test LIVE: The floor test of the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar is scheduled for Monday to prove its majority in the Assembly. The ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar faced concern as three of its MLAs once again missed the crucial legislators’ meeting held in Patna on Sunday evening. This absence followed six MLAs skipping the previous luncheon meeting at Minister Shravan Kumar’s residence on Saturday. Among the absent JD(U) MLAs were Rupauli MLA and former minister Bima Bharti, Sursand MLA Dilip Ray (formerly with the Rashtriya Janata Dal), and Barbigha MLA Sudarshan Kumar. …Read More
The JD(U) relocated its MLAs to a hotel near the Assembly, a video clip obtained by ANI showed them heading to the Chanakya Hotel in Patna.
With 45 MLAs, JD(U) holds a significant position in the 243-member Bihar assembly, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has 79 MLAs. Additionally, the alliance partner Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular (HAM-S) contributes four MLAs, and with the support of one independent, the NDA comprises 128 MLAs against the Grand Alliance’s (GA) 115. To reach the majority mark, an alliance requires 122 MLAs.
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Feb 12, 2024 12:43 AM IST
Bihar Floor Test LIVE: JD(U) MLAs shifted to Patna hotel
As the trust vote in Bihar loomed, causing tension and anticipation, the ruling Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) took precautionary measures by relocating its MLAs to a hotel near the legislature.
A video clip obtained by ANI showed the JD(U) MLAs en route to the Chanakya Hotel in Patna.
This move comes as JD(U) faces its first significant challenge on the Assembly floor since rejoining the BJP-led NDA alliance.
