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Bihar Legislative Council Chairperson Resigns, JD(U) Poised to Take Over
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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The chairperson of Bihar's Legislative Council has stepped down, and the Janata Dal (United), a key NDA partner, is expected to be nominated for the vacancy.
The presiding officer of the Bihar Legislative Council tendered his resignation, creating a vacancy in the upper house of the state legislature. The move was announced without detailed reasons, but it marks a rare turnover in a position that typically enjoys a stable tenure.
Political analysts note that the Janata Dal (United), which forms part of the National Democratic Alliance governing Bihar, is likely to be put forward as the next chairperson. Party leaders have hinted at supporting a senior JD(U) figure, aiming to maintain the alliance's grip on the council's procedural agenda.
The upcoming appointment will be watched closely as it could influence the legislative calendar and the passage of key bills in the council. Stakeholders expect the ruling coalition to finalize its nominee in the coming days, ensuring continuity in the council's leadership.
Political analysts note that the Janata Dal (United), which forms part of the National Democratic Alliance governing Bihar, is likely to be put forward as the next chairperson. Party leaders have hinted at supporting a senior JD(U) figure, aiming to maintain the alliance's grip on the council's procedural agenda.
The upcoming appointment will be watched closely as it could influence the legislative calendar and the passage of key bills in the council. Stakeholders expect the ruling coalition to finalize its nominee in the coming days, ensuring continuity in the council's leadership.