Bihar CM Nitish Kumar submits resignation to governor Phagu Chauhan
In Bihar hectic political activities gaining pace to form a new government in the state. Nitish Kumar along with JD( U) President Rajiv Ranjan have reached the residence of Rabari Devi to chalk out a strategy. Nitish Kumar also submitted his resignation letter from the post of Chief Minister to governor Phagu Chauhan.
Earlier, Janta Dal (United) snapped its ties with the BJP paving the way for formation of a new government with the support of RJD and Congress. The RJD and Congress have submitted letter of support to Nitish Kumar to form the government. The decision to part ways with BJP was taken at the JD (U)’s Legislators Party meeting which was chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar this morning.
Congress and Left parties have already submitted the letter of support to senior RJD leader Tejaswi Prasad Yadav to form a grand alliance government.
The JD(U) and RJD had called their legistors’ meeting this morning to chalk out the strategy to resolve the situation arising in the wake of former JD(U) National President RCP Singh’s resignation from the party.
Hindustani Awam Morcha( HAM) also decided to extend unconditional support to Nitish Kumar. This decision was taken at party legislators meeting which was chaired by Jitan Ram Manjhi.
In 243-member Bihar Assembly, number of MLAs of RJD is 79 and that of BJP is 77, JD(U) has 45, Congress has 19, Left parties have 16 while Hindustani Awam Morcha has four members.