Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday.
- He was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month.
- The constitution requires him to quit as MLC within 14 days.
- This period concludes on Monday.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- JD(U) sources confirmed the development.
- The Chief Minister's next move regarding his chief ministership remains a subject of speculation.
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday.
- He was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- The constitution requires him to quit as MLC within 14 days.
- This period concludes on Monday.
- JD(U) sources confirmed the development.