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Bihar floor test HIGHLIGHTS: Nitish Kumar wins trust vote with 129 votes in his favour as RJD stages walkout

Tejashwi Yadav, earlier, accused the Bihar Chief Minister of leaving the state in confusion for his political gains by switching sides. "We were not there for your entertainment, we were there to support you," the RJD leader said.

MLAs of warring sides - NDA, Magathbandhan gather in assembly ahead of trust vote Image Source : INDIA TVMLAs of warring sides - NDA, Magathbandhan gather in assembly ahead of trust vote

The Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar won a vote of confidence in the assembly. The new government secured 129 votes amid a walkout by the opposition members. Altogether, 129 legislators voted in favour of the motion, but Kumar rose to suggest that the vote of Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari, who belongs to the JD(U), also be counted. Usually, the person in the Chair does not take part in voting, unless there is a tie. The Bihar assembly has a strength of 243 MLAs. Ahead of the Trust Vote of the new Bihar government, Nitish Kumar addressed the Bihar Assembly and slammed the RJD over its previous rule in the state. 

 

Live updates : Bihar Floor Test

  • 5:18 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    'This win is for Bihar’s development and for people': Nityanand Rai

    Union Minister and BJP leader Nityanand Rai said, “Everyone knows whose heart has been broken; Tejashwi Yadav was very proud, all his pride has been shattered today. This win is for Bihar’s development and for the people.”

  • 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary after winning floor test

    On the BJP-JD(U) government winning the floor test in the Bihar assembly, state Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary says, "We always talked about an alliance of three parties- JDU, BJP, and the HAM. The corrupt have been explicitly told, that each and every file will be opened and an investigation will be carried out. Whatever these people were doing till 2 days back, will be exposed and the CM has ordered an investigation into this."

  • 3:37 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Nitish Kumar wins trust vote with 129 votes in his favour

    Nitish Kumar wins trust vote with 129 votes in his favour as RJD stages walkout.

     

  • 3:35 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    RJD indulged in corrupt practices during its rule in Bihar, will initiate probe: CM Nitish Kumar in assembly.

    CM Nitish Kumar in assembly said that RJD indulged in corrupt practices during its rule in Bihar, will initiate probe.

  • 3:28 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    'Development started in Bihar after I became CM': Nitish Kumar

    CM Nitish Kumar said in Bihar Assembly that everyone knows the history before 2005. No one came out of the house after evening. He said that development started in Bihar after he became CM.

  • 3:26 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    'I have joined NDA forever,' says Nitish Kumar ahead of Floor Test

    Ahead of Floor Test of his government today, Nitish Kumar said,  'I have joined NDA forever.'

  • 3:23 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Nitish Kumar targets Lalu-Rabri's 15-year-rule

    Nitish Kumar targets Lalu-Rabri's 15-year-rule, said 'Saat Nischay' was his idea.

     

  • 3:21 PM (IST) Posted by Arushi Jaiswal

    Lalu family is symbol of corruption: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary in assembly

    Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary in assembly said that Lalu family is symbol of corruption.

  • 2:35 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'People's nature do not change': Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha

    Responding to Tejashwi's allegations, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha said, "The person who calls himself a socialist family does not have such character. The character of socialism is not such that it is different in words and actions. There are people who compromise for power. We have seen their oppression due to dynasty pressure. The nature and signature of people does not change. There are many MLAs who have potential, but they were not given importance."

  • 2:15 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Tejashwi takes a dig at Nitish

    RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took a dig at Nitish Kumar for taking oath for the 9th consecutive time. 

    "First of all, I would like to congratulate our Chief Minister (Nitish Kumar) for scripting history by taking oath for the 9th consecutive time. We have not witnessed such a wonderful scene of taking oath for the third time in one term," said the RJD leader in the Bihar Assembly.

  • 2:13 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Tejashwi Yadav slams Kumar on Bharat Ratna

    RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed BJP-led Centre saying it did not pay respect to great socialist leader Karpoori Thakur by announcing Bharat Ratna but did a negotiation for the support. He asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar how could he negotiate with those (Jan Sangh) who ousted Thakur from power when he was the CM. 

  • 2:05 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    I feel bad for JDU MLAs: Tejashwi

    RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said he feels bad for the JDU MLAs as they go to people for votes and their leader (Nitish Kumar) keeps switching sides.

  • 2:03 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar

     Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav targeted CM Nitish Kumar reminding him he considered him a member of the family. 

    "We think of you (CM Nitish Kumar) as a member of our family. We are from the Samajwadi family...Jo aap jhanda le kar ke chale the ki Modi ko desh mein rokne hain, ab aapka Bhateeja jhanda utha kar ke Modi ko Bihar mein rokne ka kaam karega," he said.

  • 1:49 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'I stand against this new government,' RLD's Tejashwi Yadav

    Bihar Floor Test: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "I stand against this new government. I want to thank CM Nitish Kumar for creating history by taking oath 9 times..."

  • 1:34 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    No-confidence motion against Awadh Bihari Choudhary

    No-confidence motion against Bihar Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary passed in the State Assembly. 125 members voted in favour of the resolution; 112 against.

  • 1:30 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

    RJD MLAs Chetan Anand, Neelam Devi and Prahlad Yadav sit on the government side in the Bihar Assembly in Patna. 

  • 12:50 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Awadh Bihari Choudhary removed as Speaker

    Awadh Bihari Choudhary has been removed from the post of Speaker of Patna Assembly.

  • 12:37 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Two MLAs made to sit on JDU whip: RJD Spokesperson

    Two MLAs Chetan Anand & Neelam Devi have been made to sit on the side of JDU's whip. They were given threats and whatnot...What kind of trading is this..."

  • 11:48 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Governor's address begins in Central Hall

    Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar addressing the state assembly 

  • 11:48 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Two JDU MLAs also missing from the House

    During this period, two JDU MLAs Bhima Bharti and Dr. Sanjeev have also not reached the assembly.

  • 11:47 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Two RJD MLAs did not reach the assembly

    RJD MLAs Chetan Anand and Neelam Devi have not reached the assembly during the floor test.

  • 10:41 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi arrives at state assembly

    Former Bihar CM and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi arrives at the Bihar Assembly in Patna, ahead of the floor test.

     

  • 10:35 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'Khela ho gaya...': Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

    Bihar Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha arrived at the State Assembly in Patna. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said, "Khela ho gaya..."

  • 10:32 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav leaves from his residence

    Former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav leaves from his residence for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha ahead of floor test.

  • 10:31 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Nitish Kumar arrives at the Bihar Assembly ahead of the floor test

    Bihar CM and JDU national president Nitish Kumar arrives at the Bihar Assembly in Patna.

  • 10:04 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Rabri Devi arrives at Tejashwi Yadav's residence

    Bihar former CM Rabri Devi arrives at the residence of former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Patna ahead of the floor test.

  • 10:02 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'Speaker should step down on his own otherwise...' Bihar Minister Vijay Chaudhary

    Bihar Minister and JDU leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary says, "Today only two things will happen. The Speaker should step down on his own, otherwise, he will be removed and secondly, the government will win the majority test... All our MLAs are in touch with us."

  • 9:49 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    We will easily prove the majority in the assembly: Vijay Choudhary

    Bihar Minister Vijay Choudhary said the Speaker should resign himself asserting the ruling alliance will easily prove the majority in the assembly today.

  • 9:32 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    JD(U) MLA Sudarshan arrives at Chanakya hotel after being absent from JD(U) meetings

    Sudarshan, a JD(U) legislator who has been consistently absent from party meetings, has finally surfaced at Chanakya Hotel. He cited busyness as the reason for his absence and clarified that there is no dissatisfaction with the party.

     

  • 9:22 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    RJD workers raise slogans against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna

    RJD workers raised slogans against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna. The floor test in Bihar Assembly will be held later today.

     

  • 9:22 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    RJD supporters gather outside former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna.

    Bihar: RJD supporters gather outside former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna. RJD MLAs are staying here at the residence of Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav'. The floor test of the NDA government led by CM Nitish Kumar will be held in the Assembly today.

     

  • 8:41 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'JDU-NDA government will prove its majority on the floor': BJP

    BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain says, "Under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the JDU-NDA government will prove its majority on the floor. Our numbers are going to increase. Nothing will happen no matter what the opposition does...Jungle Raj will not return to Bihar..."

  • 7:56 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    NDA will get more numbers than required in the floor test: BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain

    "NDA will get more numbers than required in the floor test" says BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain on Bihar floor test.

  • 7:54 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    JD(U) confident of winning trust vote

  • 7:53 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Police outside Tejashwi Yadav's residence

  • 7:52 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    RJD workers guard Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna fearing police action

    RJD workers guard Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna fearing police action

  • 7:51 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Visuals from outside Tejashwi Yadav's residence

    Visuals from outside the residence of former deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna.

  • 7:04 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Heavy security around Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna

    A heavy security cordon was thrown around the residence of the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, in Patna, a day before the crucial floor test of the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in the state.