Bihar Assembly Trust Vote: 131 legislators voted in favour of Nitish Kumar, 108 voted against him
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sailed through the trust vote in the 243-member Bihar Assembly with 131 legislators voting for him. Mr Kumar was sworn in as the chief minister on Thursday, after he joined hands with former estranged ally, the Bharatiya Janta Party, after 4 years. In the 243-member assembly, JD (U) has 71 legislators, the BJP - 53. BJP allies have 5 seats - Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP has 2 seats, RLSP (2) and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) has 1. In an unexpected move, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister on Wednesday after Lalu Yadav claimed his son Tejashwi Yadav will not step down from the post of the Deputy Chief Minister despite being named in a corruption case.
Here are the updates of trust vote in Bihar Assembly:
Pakistan Celebrating Nitish Kumar Victory: Shiv SenaIn a dig at the BJP over recent developments in Bihar, the Shiv Sena today said it seemed its ally had "made Pakistan happy" by aligning with Nitish Kumar.
The Sena said in an editorial that politics today was "no longer about morals and ideals" and added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah had "snatched away" the opposition's prime ministerial face.
'Had Tejashwi Resigned, I Wouldn't Be Here': Sushil Modi's Mock Thank YouDuring acrimonious speeches in the Bihar assembly today ahead of Nitish Kumar's trust vote, senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi thanked Lalu Yadav's RJD and the Congress, now in the opposition. It stumped many for a moment, until he completed his thought.
"I would like to thank Congress and RJD. If Tejashwi had resigned I would not have been here," said Mr Modi, who was yesterday sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, a post previously held by Lalu Yadav's son.
Tejashwi Yadav's refusal to quit as number 2 in the state government despite corruption charges precipitated the end of the two-year ruling coalition as Nitish Kumar resigned on Wednesday, dumping Lalu Yadav's RJD and the Congress. He was sworn in again 14 hours later, this time with the BJP back by his side.
Our alliance will take Bihar to new heights, says Sushil Modi after trust vote - An unnatural alliance died naturally
- Congress claims of our people being with them has been proven false
- If there was a secret voting RJD would have broken up, more than a dozen RJD MLAs would have voted for us
- Happy that government led by Nitish Kumar has won vote of confidence
- If Nitish Kumar proves his majority what is the need to invite the largest party
- We claimed 131 legislators backing us, we got 131
- We will sit down soon to discuss about the cabinet
- Our alliance will take Bihar to new heights
- The RJD wasn't in a position to explain charges against them
- They didn't say one word against corruption in the assembly today
- I am happy Nitish took the step at the right time
Many JD(U) MLAs had said that they will vote for us if the Speaker agrees for secret ballot but it was not permitted: Tejashwi
Trust vote against mandate: Tejashwi Yadav- Trust vote is against mandate
- Bihar voters are feeling betrayed, we have been deceived
- The people will teach him a lesson
Nitish Kumar wins trust vote
Nitish Kumar has won 131 votes in the 243-member Bihar assembly. 108 legislators voted against him.
NDTV's Manish Kumar is covering the House proceedings.
Floor test begins in Bihar Assembly
Floor test begins in Bihar Assembly
Secularism can't mask corruption: Nitish Kumar- Secularism should not be used to justify corruption. These people live in arrogance. Mandate is given to serve the people.I have tolerated everyone.
- I said please come up with answers to corruption allegations. They were not in position to come up with answers. People are the biggest judiciary
- We get mandate for serving the public, not serving political ambitions
- Won't support people who make money through wrong ways
Sushil Kumar Modi speech in Bihar Assembly- I am thankful to RJD and Congress for giving me a chance to speak in the Vidhan Sabha.
- I would not have been here if Tejashwi (Yadav) had resigned: Sushil Modi.
- The mandate was not for corruption. The was was in fact for making Md Shahabuddin (serving jail in a murder case) the national general secretary of the RJD
- CM felt that corruption can't be contained in your company. He would not have let people like Shahabuddin be with him. The mandate was not to defend benami properties.
Congress leader Sadanand Singh speaking
Congress legislature party leader Sadanand Singh speaking now.
'Aapko Sharam Nahi Aayi?' Tejashwi Attacks Nitish Kumar, Sushil ModiDirectly facing Nitish Kumar in the Bihar assembly ahead of a trust vote, Lalu Yadav's son Tejashwi Yadav made his debut speech as leader of opposition. "Aapko sharam nahin aayi? (Aren't you ashamed?)," said the 27-year-old, who was deputy Chief Minister till Nitish Kumar's abrupt resignation on Wednesday left him without a powerful post and his party RJD out of power.
Tejashwi's speech was themed around Nitish Kumar's "vishwasghaat (betrayal)". Heckled by the BJP, which sat in the government benches, junior Yadav said: "Nitish never dared to dismiss us but he ditched you people."
Nitish Kumar, sworn in yesterday as Chief Minister after a 14-hour gap, will shortly face the floor test along with the BJP and Sushil Kumar Modi as his deputy.
As Nitish Kumar Faces Trust Vote, Lalu Yadav's Party Moves Court: 10 PointsNitish Kumar has sought trust vote in the Assembly this morning amid protests by Lalu Yadav's RJD, now the chief opposition party. As Leader of Opposition, Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav, 28, is speaking first targeting Mr Kumar and his new partner the BJP for what he has called an "opportunistic alliance" built in a "political conspiracy." The RJD has appealed for a -conscience vote," a secret ballot in which legislators are not bound by orders to vote for their party.
Tejashwi concluded his 41-minute speech
Tejashwi concluded his 41-minute speech, says his party will contribute to strive for secularism and fight for poor downtrodden. BJP's Nand Kishore Yadav is speaking now
Not allowed to prove majority despite being the single largest party: Tejashwi YadavTejashwi Yadav also targeted Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi for not inviting his party to form the government. "We were not allowed to prove majority despite being the single largest party in the House," he said.
Nitishji says there will be zero tolerance against corruption. But nowhere the law states that one must resign once an FIR is filed in his/her name. "He will always remain an chacha (uncle) to me. But, he will always remain a political opponent to us"
"बापू के हत्यारों के साथ सरकार बना रहे हैं ।आपकी दोहरी नीति हैं ।मुख्य मन्त्री ने Gandhiji को भी इस्तेमाल करने का काम किया हैं । (Nitish is joining hands with Mahatma Gandhi's killers. This is your dual policy. The chief minister has used Gandhiji for his interests)," Tejashwi Yadav said in hi speech.
Laluji was battling corruption when even in 2013: Tejashwi Yadav
"All this drama to built up image of one person. Nitish is anti-backward and anti-Dalit. Laluji was battling corruption charges even when he (Nitish Kumar) joined hands with us in 2013."
We always tried to keep the alliance intact: Tejashwi YadavWe understood what was transpiring between him and the BJP. Nitish Kumar never called even once after CBI raids.
"We always tried to keep the alliance intact. I requested him to help me draft my reply. My legal advisors adviced me against highlighting the cases (against me)," he said.
Chaos in Bihar Assembly as Tejashwi Yadav targets Sushil Kumar Modi
Chaos in the House. Tejashwi Yadav now targets Sushil Kumar Modi, says you should have thought before forging alliance with JD (U). Speaker ruled that any unparliamentary word will be removed.
"I'm very sad that Nitishji resigned. We never had any differences and put any pressure on him. Nitishji used to say you and Ashok Choudhary are future of Bihar and you have to fight with BJP.
Tejashwi Yadav targets BJP, Nitish in assembly
Tejaswi Yadav is targeting BJP for joining hands with Nitish Kumar's party.
RJD leaders sloganeer when Nitish Kumar moved confidence; Tejashwi speaking now
Proceeding have begun in the Bihar Assembly
Patna high court refuses to stay trust vote
The Patna High Court has admitted a writ petition challenging the appointment of Nitish Kumar. The court however has refused to stay the trust vote to be held in the Bihar Assembly today. The writ petition was filed by RJD supporters.
Tejashwi Yadav arrives in Bihar assembly
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav arrives in Bihar assembly ahead of CM Nitish Kumar's floor test. On Wednesday, Nitish Kumar ended his two-year-old alliance with the RJD and Congress after Lalu Yadav said his son Tejashwi would not resign over corruption charges.
Deputy CM Sushil Modi reaches Bihar assembly ahead of the floor testDeputy CM Sushil Modi reaches Bihar assembly ahead of the floor test. Former estranged allies Janta Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party have joined hands after 4 years. The Chief Minister and his new partner the BJP together have 124 legislators in the 243-member assembly. They claim to have the support of 132, including smaller parties and Independents and sources said Mr Kumar is confident he will sail through.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrives for trust vote in Bihar assembly
A special one-day session of the house will begin with a discussion after which the legislators will vote. As leader of the opposition now, Tejashwi Yadav, who was Deputy Chief minister till Wednesday morning, will speak first.
No leader unhappy over alliance: JD-U leaderJD-U leader Ajay Alok has denied reports that party is unhappy with Nitish Kumar's decision to join hands with the BJP. "There has been no statement from Sharad ji's side, it is a rumour. Ali Anwar issued statement but he has also said that this is not a revolt and that he will speak in party forum," Mr Alok ws quoted by news agency ANI.
Mid-Crisis, Bihar Congress Leader Waited 3 Days To See Rahul GandhiSources who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the situation said that Mr Gandhi displayed an arrogance and disregard for the counsel of his leaders from Bihar - a charge levelled against him in the past in states like Assam where the Congress lost its governments. In this case, said sources, the Congress' senior-most leader in Bihar, Ashok Choudhary, was kept waiting for three days before Mr Gandhi made the time to see him in Delhi earlier this week.
Nitish Kumar By His Side, Sushil Kumar Modi Eyes 40/40 Bihar Seats In 2019Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's sudden switch from the Mahagathbandhan, or Grand Alliance to the rival National Democratic Alliance has Lalu Yadav going around in circles. In the last 24 hours, Lalu's party Rashtriya Janata Dal has threatened to move the Supreme Court, launch a public campaign and called Nitish Kumar names. But the BJP leader who led the campaign against him and has taken charge as Deputy Chief Minister, Sushil Kumar Modi, couldn't care less.
Nitish Kumar says he has support of 132 MLAs
Just 14 hours after he ended Bihar's Grand Alliance, Nitish Kumar took oath on Thursday morning with help from the BJP. "I took the decision to form the new government in the interest of Bihar... I am committed to the development of Bihar," Mr Kumar told reporters shortly after taking oath. "I am confident that the pace of progress of the state will gain fresh momentum with assistance from the Centre."
Nitish Kumar had resigned the post of the Chief Minister on Wednesday after Lalu Yadav said his son Tejashwi Yadav will not step down from the post of the Deputy Chief Minister despite being named in a corruption case. "My conscience would not allow me to continue", Mr Kumar said after handing his resignation to the Governor.
Nitish Kumar had resigned the post of the Chief Minister on Wednesday after Lalu Yadav said his son Tejashwi Yadav will not step down from the post of the Deputy Chief Minister despite being named in a corruption case.