BJP's Tarkishore Prasad, Renu Devi likely to be Bihar Deputy CMs; Sushil Modi to step down
While suspense looms over whether Sushil Kumar Modi will return as Bihar deputy chief minister or not, sources have indicated that BJP's Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi are likely to take the charge.
While there is some suspense whether Sushil Kumar Modi will continue as deputy chief minister or if the saffron party would choose a new face, sources have indicated that BJP's Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi are likely to be deputy CMs of Bihar.
If sources are to be believed, BJP is most likely to also push for the position of Speaker of Bihar assembly.
Earlier Sushil Kumar Modi had congratulated Katihar MLA Tarkishore Prasad for becoming the leader of the BJP in the assembly.
Sushil Kumar Modi tweeted saying, "Congratulations to Tadkishor ji on being unanimously elected the leader of the BJP Legislature!"
In another tweet, Sushil Kumar Modi said, "The BJP and the Sangh Parivar gave me so much in my political life of 40 years that no other person would have got. I will also discharge the responsibility that will be given in future. No one can take away the post of a worker".
Nitish Kumar to become Bihar CM for 4th straight term
Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar on Sunday met Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan, after being unanimously elected as the leader of the NDA in the state and staked claim for the formation of the new government in Bihar.
Talking to reporters outside his residence upon returning from the Raj Bhavan, Kumar said the swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday evening.
"The Governor was handed over the letter of support from all four constituents of the NDA. As per his direction, we shall be taking oath at the Raj Bhavan, tomorrow, around 4.30 pm," Nitish Kumar said who is on course to becoming the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar.
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