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Awadhesh Narayan Singh Resigns as Bihar Legislative Council Chairman; JDU to Take Charge?
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News18•28-09-2026, 15:47
Awadhesh Narayan Singh Resigns as Bihar Legislative Council Chairman; JDU to Take Charge?
- •Awadhesh Narayan Singh, Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, has resigned from his post.
- •This change comes amidst ongoing NDA discussions regarding the chairmanship of the Legislative Council after the new government's formation.
- •Singh met with employees, expressing gratitude for their support and apologizing for any unintentional mistakes.
- •He served as Chairman four times, presiding over the Bihar Legislative Council for extended periods across different terms.
- •It is now considered certain that a new Chairman from the Janata Dal (United) will be appointed, with Rambachan Rai being the frontrunner.
Key Questions Answered
Following Awadhesh Narayan Singh's resignation, JDU leader Rambachan Rai is considered the frontrunner to be appointed as the new Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, as the position goes to JDU under NDA's power-sharing arrangement.
Awadhesh Narayan Singh resigned amid ongoing discussions within the NDA regarding power-sharing and the balance of constitutional posts after the formation of the new government in Bihar.
Awadhesh Narayan Singh served in the presiding role for the Bihar Legislative Council across four different terms, starting from his first full term in August 2012 up to his final resignation date on September 28, 2026.
