Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chaired a significant meeting at the CM House on March 29, 2026, just hours before his expected resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council. Senior JDU leaders including Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, Ashok Chaudhary, and Vijendra Yadav attended the session to discuss the transition. The Chief Minister is acting in accordance with constitutional requirements following his recent victory in the Rajya Sabha elections on March 16.
What are the constitutional rules for Nitish Kumar resignation?
According to the Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950, framed under Articles 101 and 190 of the Constitution, a person elected to both Parliament and a State Legislature must vacate one seat within 14 days. Nitish Kumar won the Rajya Sabha election on March 16, 2026. To retain his membership in the upper house of Parliament, he must resign from the Bihar Legislative Council by March 30, 2026. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar confirmed that this deadline is mandatory for the Chief Minister.
Who attended the meeting and what is the current political situation?
The meeting at the CM House involved the core leadership of the Janata Dal (United). While JDU working president Sanjay Jha confirmed that the resignation from the Legislative Council will happen by March 30, there has been no official statement regarding the timeline for the resignation from the Chief Minister post itself. The political atmosphere remains active as both the Bihar Assembly and Legislative Council are set to reconvene on March 30 after a short recess.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Resignation Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Reason | Rajya Sabha Election Win |
| Key Attendees | Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, Ashok Chaudhary |
| Constitutional Rule | 14-day dual membership limit |
