The Assembly session started with Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha's resignation
The newly-formed "Mahagathbandhan" government in Bihar on Wednesday comfortably won the motion of confidence amid a walkout staged by MLAs of the BJP which was stripped of power as a result of the recent political upheaval in the state.
Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari ordered a headcount upon a request by Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, the parliamentary affairs minister, who said that though a voice vote had clearly showed support of the majority, voting would "leave no room for any ambiguity ".
As per the headcount, 160 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion while no vote was cast against the same.
Hours before the trust vote, the homes of several RJD leaders, Sunil Singh, Subodh Rai, Dr Faiyaz Ahmad and Ashfaque Karim, were raided by the CBI in Patna in connection with a "land-for-jobs" scam dating back to party chief Lalu Yadav's tenure as Union Railway minister in the UPA-I government.
The assembly session started with Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, a BJP MLA, stepping down from his post. A no-confidence motion was moved against him soon after the "Mahagatbandhan" or grand alliance came to power.
Here are the Highlights on Bihar Assembly Floor Test:
Nitish Kumar wins trust vote
Nitish Kumar has won the trust vote in the Bihar assembly.
BJP Attacks Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav
The house witnessed stormy scenes as BJP leaders attacked Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav. The two were reminded of their remarks against each other after 'Mahagathbandhan 1' had collapsed.
Outgoing Bihar speaker did not want a Dalit to preside over House, says his deputy
Bihar Assembly Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari on Wednesday accused outgoing Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha of having "insulted Dalits" by denying him the opportunity to conduct proceedings of the House after stepping down.
Sinha, after announcing his resignation and adjourning proceedings till 2 pm, had said that Narendra Narayan Yadav of the JD(U) shall be in chair in the post-lunch session.
Outgoing Bihar speaker did not want a Dalit to preside over House, says his deputy
Bihar Assembly Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari on Wednesday accused outgoing Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha of having "insulted Dalits" by denying him the opportunity to conduct proceedings of the House after stepping down.
Sinha, after announcing his resignation and adjourning proceedings till 2 pm, had said that Narendra Narayan Yadav of the JD(U) shall be in chair in the post-lunch session.
"Will Respond In Assembly": Tejashwi Yadav On CBI Raids
On being asked about the raids on RJD leaders earlier today, Tejashwi Yadav said they will respond in the assembly after the floor test.
Floor Test To Be Chaired By Deputy Speaker
The floor test will now be chaired by Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari, who is from the Janata Dal (United).
Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav ahead of the floor test
BJP leaders protest outside Bihar assembly
Watch: Raids Being Carried Out At 24 Locations Across Bihar
JD(U) MLC Devesh Chandra Thakur files nomination for the chairmanship of Bihar Legislative Council.
Floor test to be chaired by JD(U) leader
JD(U)'s Narendra Narayan Yadav, whose name was recommended by Vijay Kumar Sinha, will chair the floor test now.
Bihar Assembly Adjourned Till 2 PM After Speaker's Resignation
The Bihar Assembly was adjourned till 2 pm following speaker's resignation. He made a hasty exit from the House, and MLAs of the BJP, almost all of whom were wearing saffron scarves and raising slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Shri Ram', followed suit.
Allegations against me unacceptable: Bihar Speaker
Bihar Assembly Speaker resigns after a speech. Mr Sinha, who had refused to resign earlier citing unfounded claims, said he wanted to address the assembly before stepping down because the allegations against him are unacceptable.
I would like to tell you that the No Confidence Motion is unclear. Eight of the nine people's letters, which were received, were not as per rule: Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha
Bihar Assembly Session Begins, Nitish Kumar To Face Test Of Majority Shortly
The Assembly session started on a stormy note as Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, who is a BJP MLA, refused to step down following a change in government. A no-confidence motion was moved against him soon after the "Mahagatbandhan" or grand alliance came to power.