Bihar Floor Test: Nitish Kumar Govt Wins Trust Vote; RJD Stages Walkout From Assembly

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Bihar Floor Test, Nitish Kumar Latest News: In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, NDA has 128 MLAs and the Opposition's grand alliance has 114. The Nitish government got the support of 129 MLAs

Kumar accused Tejashwi Yadav’s party of corruption, saying “they were minting money”, while the RJD leader took potshots at Nitish Kumar for taking oath as Chief Minister three times in a single term.(Image: PTI)
Kumar accused Tejashwi Yadav’s party of corruption, saying “they were minting money”, while the RJD leader took potshots at Nitish Kumar for taking oath as Chief Minister three times in a single term.(Image: PTI)

Bihar Floor Test Updates: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government won the floor test in Bihar Assembly on Monday (January 12). RJD leader Awadh Bihari Chaudhary was removed as Bihar assembly speaker. A no-confidence motion moved by the ruling NDA against the Speaker received the support of 125 MLAs, while 112 members voted against it in the 243-strong assembly. RJD received a jolt inside the assembly ahead of voting on a no-confidence motion against Chaudhary, where at least three of its members sat on the ruling party benches. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav raised a point of order, taking objection to party MLAs Chetan Anand, Neelam Devi and Prahlad Yadav sitting among members of the ruling NDA.

In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, NDA has 128 MLAs– including 78 from the BJP, 45 from Janata Dal-United (JD-U), four from the HAM-S and an Independent. Meanwhile, the Opposition’s grand alliance has 114 MLAs– including 79 from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), 19 from the Congress, and 16 from the Left parties. There is also one AIMIM MLA. To achieve the majority mark, the Nitish government needs 122 MLAs.

Feb 12, 2024 17:50 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: RJD Leader Calls Nitish Kumar Politician Without Any Principles

RJD leader Ramanuj Prasad reacted to Nitish Kumar’s allegation of corruption by RJD leaders.

“If there’s any politician without any principles, that is Nitish Kumar. He is Chief Minister from last 18 years, all his dark deeds will come forth,” he said.

Feb 12, 2024 16:58 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Congress Stands Firmly, Our Unity is Firm, Says Cong MLA Shakeel Ahmed Khan

After Nitish Kumar-led NDA govt won trust vote in Bihar assembly, state Congress MLA Shakeel Ahmed Khan said, “Congress always stands firmly on the ideological platform with its moral strength. Our unity is firm, and we will continue to stay intact.”

Feb 12, 2024 15:58 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Significant Development in Bihar Since I Got Power, Says Nitish Kumar

“Since 2005, when I got into power, there has been significant development in Bihar. Before that, his (Tejashwi Yadav’s) father and mother got the opportunity to serve Bihar for 15 years. What did they do? There used to be many conflicts between Hindus and Muslims. But when I came to power, these conflicts stopped,” said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in the Bihar Assembly earlier today.

Feb 12, 2024 15:42 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Oppositions Walks Out of Assembly

After Nitish Kumar’s victory, the opposition RJD walked out of the assembly.

Feb 12, 2024 15:38 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Voting Begins, Nitish Begins Trust Vote

As voting begins, Nitish Kumar wins trust vote with the support of 129 MLAs.

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Feb 12, 2024 15:03 IST

Bihar Assembly Live: Despite Victory,NDA Govt's Head Hung In Shame, Says Congress MLA

Bihar floor test | Congress MLA Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Khan says, “…Despite winning, their (BJP-JDU) heads are hanging in shame, they have no answer to any questions…When politics is done with deceit and deception and without ideology, then this happens…”

Feb 12, 2024 14:57 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Don’t Know What Forced ‘Father Figure’ Nitish to Dump Us, Says Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said he always considered Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be a father figure, and wondered what forced him to ditch the Mahagathbandhan’ and return to the BJP-led NDA. Taking part in the debate on the confidence motion moved by the Kumar-led NDA government in the assembly, Yadav also taunted his ex-boss for having been sworn in “for a record ninth time, and also for the third time within a five-year term, something which has no precedent”.

“I always considered Nitish Kumar as ‘Dashrath’ (character from the epic Ramayan’). I don’t know what reasons forced him to ditch the Mahagathbandhan’, the former deputy CM said. Yadav, who had been restrained ever since the upheaval a fortnight ago when Kumar made a return to the NDA fold, vented spleen on the floor of the state assembly. The BJP was scared of the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ government in Bihar… Can Prime Minister Narendra Modi guarantee that Nitish Kumar will not do another volte-face?” he said.

Feb 12, 2024 14:45 IST

Bihar Floor Test News: Resolved to Make Bihar Crime Free, Says Dy CM Vijay Sinha

“…We have resolved to make Bihar free of crime and corruption…, says Vijay Sinha, Deputy CM and BJP leader.

Feb 12, 2024 14:28 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: NDA Cleared Floor Test, Says JDU's KC Tiwari

Bihar floor test: “As per the latest information, the NDA has cleared the floor test (in Bihar Assembly). I want to congratulate them. The Congress created an atmosphere of fear by sending its MLAs to Hyderabad. Similarly, the RJD made its MLAs prisoners. I am glad that we have achieved the majority,” says JD(U) leader KC Tyagi.

Feb 12, 2024 14:25 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Oppn Demands Voting on Issue of Removing Speaker, Says Report

The Opposition has demanded voting on the issue of removing the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker accepted, according to a report by Hindustan Times.

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Feb 12, 2024 14:21 IST

Bihar Floor Test Live: Feel Bad for JDU MLAs, Says Tejashwi Yadav in Assembly

Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “I feel bad for JDU MLAs because they will have to go among the public and answer. If someone asks you why Nitish Kumar took oath 3 times, what will you say? Earlier you used to criticise them (BJP) and now you are praising them, what will you say? We (RJD) will say that we have given jobs.”

Feb 12, 2024 14:10 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: BJP Made Bharat Ratna A Deal, Says Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “I am happy that Karpoori Thakur got (Bharat Ratna)…They (BJP) have made Bharat Ratna a deal. Deal with us and we will give you Bharat Ratna…”

Feb 12, 2024 14:02 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Tejaswi Yadav Speaks On No Confidence Motion Against Nitish Govt

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 utha kar ke Modi ko Bihar mein rokne ka kaam karega.”

Feb 12, 2024 13:56 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar

Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “We will always respect CM Nitish Kumar…When you came out of Raj Bhavan after resigning, you (Nitish Kumar) said ‘Mann nhi lag raha tha, hum log nachne gaane ke liye thode hai…we were there to support you…”

Feb 12, 2024 13:51 IST

Bihar Floor Test News: CM Nitish Kumar Moves Motion of Confidence for His Govt in Assembly

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Feb 12, 2024 13:43 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar In Assembly

Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “I stand against this new government. I want to thank CM Nitish Kumar for creating history by taking oath 9 times…”

Feb 12, 2024 13:35 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: No Confidence Motion Against Speaker & RJD Leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary Passed

No-confidence motion against Bihar Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary passed in the State Assembly. 125 members voted in favour of the resolution; 112 against.

Feb 12, 2024 13:26 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: BJP Used Money To Buy MLAs, Says CPI-M Leader

On three RJD MLAs sitting with NDA legislators, Dr Satyendra Yadav of CPI(M), said, “BJP has brought our MLAs to their side. They have used money to murder the democracy.”

Feb 12, 2024 13:15 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Vote To Consider Invalid If MLAs Sit On Other Side, Says Tejashwi Yadav

Patna: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, “MLAs should sit on their respective seats till the end of voting, otherwise voting will be considered invalid.”

Discussion on the motion to remove the Bihar Assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary is currently underway in the State Assembly.

Feb 12, 2024 13:06 IST

Bihar Floor Test Live Update: 3 RJD MLAs Sit On Govt's Side In Assembly Before Vote

RJD MLAs Chetan Anand, Neelam Devi and Prahlad Yadav sit on the government side in the Bihar Assembly in Patna.

Floor Test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today.

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Feb 12, 2024 12:49 IST

Bihar Assembly Live: Dy Speaker (JDU) Maheshwar Hazari to Take Over Chair

Feb 12, 2024 12:47 IST

Bihar Floor Test Live: Motion to Remove Bihar Assembly Speaker Moved

Patna: Motion to remove the Bihar Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary moved in the State Assembly.

Feb 12, 2024 12:37 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Will Surely Win, Says BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav

Here’s what BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav said when asked about floor test in Bihar Assembly.

“We will surely win it.”

Feb 12, 2024 12:34 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: BJP-JD(U) Govt Will Continue, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Here’s what BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said when asked about floor test in Bihar Assembly.

“We will surely get the majority. The BJP-JD(U) government will continue to work for the people.”

Feb 12, 2024 12:32 IST

Bihar Floor Test News: 'Floor Test Happened On The Day When Nitish Kumar Took Oath As NDA's CM'

Here’s what Union Minister Giriraj Singh said when asked about floor test in Bihar Assembly.

“Floor test happened on the same day when Nitish Kumar was sworn in (as Bihar CM). The BJP, Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha and the JD(U) are… The floor test happened on the same day, this is only a formality.”

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Feb 12, 2024 12:26 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: RJD Workers Protest Against NDA Govt

RJD workers protest against the Bihar government in Patna. The protestors were later detained by Police.

The floor test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today.

Feb 12, 2024 12:23 IST

Bihar: JDU Exudes Confidence in Winning Trust Vote Ahead of Floor Test Today

Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal United (JDU) exuded confidence that the party’s president will win the trust vote during the crucial floor test scheduled on Monday, two weeks after he ditched its alliance with the RJD and formed a government with the BJP.

The trust vote will follow after Nitish took the oath as the chief minister of Bihar for the record ninth time.

JD(U) national secretary Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said, “Under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar, we will get the majority and the government will complete its tenure.”

Feb 12, 2024 12:17 IST

Bihar Latest News: 'Will Not Be Surprised if Nitish Kumar...", Says Danish Ali Ahead Floor Test

As the ruling and the Opposition camps in Bihar counted anxious minutes and watched over their flock ahead of the all-important floor test in the Assembly on Monday, expelled BSP leader and Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali on Sunday claimed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch sides again if it was politically convenient.

“The people of Bihar are embarrassed over the state of affairs. They are very saddened by the way Nitish Kumar made fun of them and their mandate. The pressure on his MLAs is clearly visible. It wouldn’t surprise me if Nitish Kumar makes another of his political switchovers in the foreseeable future and return to the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance),” the BSP MP told ANI on Sunday.

Feb 12, 2024 12:11 IST

Bihar Floor Test Live: JD(U) Claims Oppn Tried to Buy its MLAs

Ahead of the floor test in Bihar Assembly on Monday, the Janata Dal(U) alleged that the opposition had tried to “buy” its legislators, but failed. Jha said this as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with his other MLAs reached the Assembly for the floor test.

Kumar was accompanied by Sanjay Jha, former water resource development minister, and Vijay Chaudhary along with other MLAs. Jha claimed that the opposition party leaders tried to buy the legislators of JD(U). “We have 128 MLAs who are supporting the Nitish Kumar government. The opposition leaders tried to buy the JD(U) MLAs but failed in their games. We have the complete majority in the Bihar Assembly and the number may go beyond 128 in favour of NDA,” Jha said.

“All 45 MLAs of JD(U) are in contact with us. Majority of them reached Patna and some of them are on the way,” Jha said.

Feb 12, 2024 11:54 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Two RJD MLS Likely To Vote For NDA, Say Sources

RJD’s Chetan Anand and Neelam Devi are present in Vidhan Parishad. They are likely to vote in favour of NDA, said sources.

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Feb 12, 2024 11:52 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: RJD-Congress Alliance Won't Collapse, Says Santosh Mishra

Here’s what Congress MLA Santosh Mishra said ahead of the Bihar Assembly’s floor test today.

“The alliance between Congress and RJD won’t collapse. Congress is the first party to set an example of having intact legislators,” he said.

Feb 12, 2024 11:44 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Nitish Kumar Govt's Trust Vote Begins

Feb 12, 2024 11:43 IST

Bihar Politics: No Party More Intact As Congress, Says MLA Siddharth Saurav

Here’s what Congress MLA Siddharth Saurav said ahead of floor test in Bihar Assembly today.

“Everything is fine. No party is more intact than Congress. The problem is in their (in JD(U)) camp,” he said.

Feb 12, 2024 11:36 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Governor Addresses State Assembly

Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar addresses the State Assembly. Floor Test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today.

Feb 12, 2024 11:33 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: RJD MLA Chetan Anand Meets CM Nitish Kumar Ahead of Trust Vote

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Feb 12, 2024 11:28 IST

Bihar Floor Test: Two JD(U) MLAs Traced, To Take Part in Trust Vote

Of the four missing JD(U) MLAs, who did not attend the JD(U) meetings ahead of the floor test on Monday, two have been traced and have said that they will be taking part in the floor test.

Sudarshan Kumar, the MLA from Barbigha, and Dr Sanjiv Kumar, MLA from Parbatta, were traced by JD(U) and both were on their way to Patna. Two other MLAs — Bima Bharti and Dilip Rai — continued to be missing.

“I am not angry with anyone. I will participate in the floor test and will vote in the favour of Nitish Kumar,” Sudarshan Kumar said after reaching Patna.

Feb 12, 2024 11:23 IST

Bihar Floor Test: JDU-BJP Alliance In Comfortable Majority, A Look At How Numbers Stack Up In Assembly

The stage is set for the much-awaited floor test in the Bihar Assembly on February 12, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will have to prove his majority following exiting the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ alliance and reuniting with BJP-led NDA.

According to a Hindustan Times report, ahead of the floor test, Congress shifted its MLAs to Hyderabad. RJD MLAs, on the other hand, have been camping at former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav’s residence since Saturday night.

BJP also shifted its MLAs to Maha Bodhi resort in Bodh Gaya some days ago after Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The BJP, however, said the MLAs were sent to Bodh Gaya resort for training purposes and there was no fear of defection.

Feb 12, 2024 11:12 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: AIMIM To Vote Against 'Communal Forces', Says MLA Akhtarul Iman

Patna, Bihar: On Floor Test today, AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman says, “AIMIM’s stand is clear that we will vote against communal forces…”

Feb 12, 2024 11:09 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary Address Assembly

Bihar Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary addresses the State Assembly. The floor test of CM Nitish Kumar’s government to prove their majority will be held today.

Feb 12, 2024 11:06 IST

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: They Don't Have Majority, Says Congress CLP Leader

On Floor test today, Bihar Congress CLP leader Dr Shakeel Ahmed Khan says, “First they will have to remove the Speaker on the basis of majority and according to us, they do not have the majority…”
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