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Awadhesh Narayan Singh to Resign as Bihar Legislative Council Chairman; JDU Leader to Take Charge.
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News18•21-09-2026, 10:57
Awadhesh Narayan Singh to Resign as Bihar Legislative Council Chairman; JDU Leader to Take Charge.
- •Awadhesh Narayan Singh, Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council from BJP quota, will resign from his post soon.
- •After his resignation, a new Chairman from Janata Dal United (JDU) is expected to take over.
- •Sources indicate JDU leader Rambachan Rai is the frontrunner for the position of new Chairman.
- •This change in Bihar NDA's power equation comes ahead of a potential cabinet reshuffle at the Centre, aiming for alliance equality.
- •BJP was under pressure to balance power within NDA as it held the Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker, and Legislative Council Chairman posts; JDU's demand has now been accepted.
Key Questions Answered
Awadhesh Narayan Singh is resigning from his post as Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council to help balance power within the NDA alliance and implement a formula of equality.
Following Awadhesh Narayan Singh's resignation, the Janata Dal United (JDU) quota will secure the position of the new Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council.
JDU leader Rambachan Rai's name is currently at the forefront to be chosen as the new Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council.
