The majority mark stands at 122..
Patna:
The NDA government in Bihar, formed as a result of JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s latest volte face, will today seek trust vote in the assembly where the numbers are stacked in its favour, but the opposition snaps at its heels.
The inaugural day of the budget session will commence with the Governor’s customary address to members of the bicameral legislature after which the assembly will take up the no-confidence motion against Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary before the trust vote.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Bihar Trust Vote:
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#WATCH | Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “…We think of you (CM Nitish Kumar) as a member of our family. We are from the Samajwadi family…Jo aap jhanda le kar ke chale the ki Modi ko desh mein rokne hain, ab aapka Bhateeja jhanda… pic.twitter.com/pmsIFaQ4VI
– ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
“Can PM Narendra Modi guarantee that Nitish Kumar will not do another volte-face,” says Tejashwi Yadav.Â
“Always considered Nitish Kumar as ‘Dashrath’, don’t know what reasons forced him to ditch Mahagathbandhan,” Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish Kumar.Â
Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar
“We will always respect Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. When you came out of Raj Bhavan after resigning, you said ‘Mann nhi lag raha tha, hum log nachne gaane ke liye thode hai. We were there to support you,” says Tejashwi Yadav
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#WATCH | RJD Spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav says, “Two MLAs Chetan Anand & Neelam Devi have been made to sit on the side of JDU’s whip. They were given threats and whatnot…What kind of trading is this…” pic.twitter.com/LHBzdFF3Wl
– ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
#WATCH | RJD workers protest against the Bihar government in Patna. The protestors were later detained by Police.
Floor Test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today. pic.twitter.com/pkl3CJ0ARV
– ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
#WATCH | Bihar Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary at the State Assembly in Patna
Floor Test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today. pic.twitter.com/xxuTSHJFUj
– ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
The BJP-JD(U) combine has 128 members in the 243-member Bihar assembly, where the majority mark stands at 122.
The BJP has 78 seats, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United 45 and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustan Awam Morcha four seats. The remaining seat is held by an Independent MLA. The Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal and ally Congress hold 114 seats.
#WATCH | Patna: Bihar Minister and JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary says, “Today only two things will happen. The Speaker should step down on his own, otherwise, he will be removed and secondly, the government will win the majority test… All our MLAs are in touch with us.” pic.twitter.com/OZsTBhgmOb
– ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2024
