Bihar News Highlights: Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan govt wins trust vote as BJP leaders walk out of Assembly

With 165 MLAs by its side, Bihar's Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan government won the trust vote as BJP leaders walked out of the Bihar Assembly. Nitish Kumar, who dumped former ally BJP to walk out of the NDA alliance, took oath as the chief minister for the eighth time earlier this month. Meanwhile, CBI on Wednesday raided the residences of RJD MLC Subodh Roy and RJD leaders Sunil Singh, Ashfaque Karim, and Faiyaz Ahmad in connection with the alleged land-for-job scam.

Bihar has given special message to nation (through confidence vote for Mahagathbandhan in Assembly): Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

RJD-JD(U) has taken the pledge to work together for Bihar's development, says Nitish Kumar

We (RJD and JDU) have taken the pledge to work together for the development of Bihar. Leaders from across the country called me and congratulated me on this decision and I urged all of them to fight together in the 2024 elections: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Legislative Assembly

Bihar BJP MLAs walk out of the State Legislative Assembly

Nitish Kumar-led grand alliance government wins trust vote

Where were you (BJP) in fight for India's Independence? asks Nitish Kumar in Assembly

All that is happening out of Delhi today is publicity: Nitish Kumar in Assembly

Leaders like Vajpayee, Advani treated me with respect; snapped ties with BJP in 2013 in protest against them being sidelined: Nitish Kumar

My request for central status to Patna University was not accepted: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Assembly

In 2017, when I demanded central status for Patna University, no one paid attention to it. Now you (Central govt) will do the same to advertise your work. They have control over social media & Press. Everyone is discussing only the Centre's work: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in the Assembly

Don't just talk about 2020 assembly polls; recall elections of past when JD(U) won more seats than BJP: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Assembly

BJP's formula is to scare people or else buy them: Tejashwi Yadav

BJP tried its 'Operation Maharashtra' in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav after CBI raids

RJD-JD(U) is going to have the longest innings in Bihar: Tejashwi

We are cricketers and this pair (RJD and JDU) is going to have a never-ending partnership. This is going to be the longest inning, this partnership will be working for the development of Bihar and the country. No one is getting run out this time: Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav

BJP fears that if we all come together, we will remove all 'sanghis' from Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

Gurugram mall raided by CBI not mine, it was inaugurated by BJP MP, alleges Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

‘Centre conspiring to change history,’ says Bihar FM

The central government is conspiring to change history, Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said in the Assembly. He said the Bihar government refused to drop chapters on the non-alignment movement and the cold war from the syllabus.

Wherever BJP is not in power, it sends its three "jamai" (sons-in-law) - ED, CBI and IT: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Assembly

When BJP fears or loses in the state, it puts ahead its three 'jamai', CBI, ED and IT... When I go to foreign countries, BJP issues lookout notices against me & when fraudsters like Nirav Modi run away, they don't do anything: Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Legislative Assembly

Nitish flayed by BJP inside Bihar assembly

BiharChief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Wednesday accused of having lost "political credibility" by his former deputy and senior BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad.

Prasad made the remark while taking part in a debate on the motion of confidence brought by the new 'Mahagathbandhan' government.

The BJP leader mocked Kumar’s "personal ambition to become the prime minister despite not having the ability to become the chief minister on his own steam".

Outgoing Bihar speaker did not want a Dalit to preside over House, says his deputy

Bihar Assembly Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari on Wednesday accused outgoing Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha of having “insulted Dalits” by denying him the opportunity to conduct proceedings of the House after stepping down.

CBI raids Bihar's Patna, Katihar & Madhubani in connection with the land for job scam case

Floor test to prove majority of Nitish Kumar-led govt to begin shortly

Bihar Assembly adjourned till 2:20 pm

All eyes on Nitish, Tejashwi as floor test begins

BJP is going to be finished in the next 5-6 yrs, downfall started from Bihar: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya

All answers will be given inside the Assembly, says Tejashwi Yadav ahead of the floor test

After resignation of Speaker, Assembly proceedings to be handled by Deputy Speaker: Maheshwar Hazari, Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly

The decision is in their hands - how true or untrue it is: Vijay Kumar Sinha, BJP MLA who resigned as the Speaker of Bihar Assembly

Bihar Assembly proceedings adjourned till 2 pm

BiharAssembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha announced his resignation on the floor of the House on Wednesday after an emotionally charged speech in which he expressed anguish over the no-confidence motion moved against him by the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan'.

Sinha, who belongs to the BJP which now stands stripped of power in the state, left the House in turmoil as he adjourned proceedings till 2 pm.

Vijay Kumar Sinha resigns as speaker of Bihar Assembly

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha addresses House

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha says no confidence motion against him 'unclear'

RJD leader Rabri Devi says 'RJD not scared of CBI raids'

JD(U) MLC Devesh Chandra Thakur files nomination for the Chairmanship of Bihar Legislative Council

Conspiracy to scare us through raids won't work: CPI-ML MLAs

Tarkishore Prasad calls Bihar Assembly 'a temple'; says 'whatever will be done will be done as per rules'

BJP MLAs protest outside Bihar Assembly, ahead of Floor Test of Nitish Kumar-led govt today

Oppn MLAs gather outside Bihar Assembly, demand resignation of VK Sinha

BJP does not implicate anyone: Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal on CBI raids in state

Supporters of Sunil Singh protest against CBI raid outside his residence

As new Nitish govt heads for show of strength, Bihar assembly braces for stormy session

Sparks are set to fly at theBiharassembly on Wednesday when the BJP, now stripped of power and politically isolated, will try to hold its own against the mighty seven-party ruling 'Mahagathbandhan'.

The special session is set to commence on a stormy note on account of Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha's stout refusal to resign despite the new ruling dispensation's motion of no-confidence against him.

If the assembly is not adjourned following the vote over the motion against the speaker, the new government headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will also face the trust vote during the day.