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Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar Sets Nov. 20 Swearing-In, PM Modi Expected

A cabinet resolution seeks assembly dissolution on November 19 following the NDA's 202-seat mandate.

Overview

  • Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Raj Bhavan in Patna.
  • All cabinet ministers tendered their resignations at a final meeting that authorized recommending the assembly's dissolution on November 19.
  • The swearing-in is scheduled for November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with on-ground preparations in progress.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior NDA leaders are expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony.
  • Newly elected legislators will meet Tuesday to elect their legislature party leader, with the NDA holding 202 of 243 seats, including 89 for the BJP and 85 for the JD(U).