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Bihar Governor’s Office Flags Minister’s Dual Jobs, Cites Disqualification Risk
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Raj Bhavan has issued a notice to a Bihar minister for holding two positions simultaneously, warning that the breach could trigger disqualification under election law.
The office of the Governor in Patna, known as Raj Bhavan, has formally flagged a Bihar minister for occupying two posts at the same time. The notice cites constitutional and statutory provisions that prohibit a legislator from holding an office of profit while serving in the state cabinet.
According to the communication, the dual appointments breach the Representation of the People Act, which can lead to the minister's disqualification from the legislative assembly if not rectified.
The Raj Bhavan has given the minister a limited period to relinquish one of the positions or provide a satisfactory explanation. No response from the minister or the state government has been reported as of now.
If the issue remains unresolved, the matter may be referred to the Election Commission for further action, potentially resulting in the loss of the minister’s seat and portfolio.
According to the communication, the dual appointments breach the Representation of the People Act, which can lead to the minister's disqualification from the legislative assembly if not rectified.
The Raj Bhavan has given the minister a limited period to relinquish one of the positions or provide a satisfactory explanation. No response from the minister or the state government has been reported as of now.
If the issue remains unresolved, the matter may be referred to the Election Commission for further action, potentially resulting in the loss of the minister’s seat and portfolio.