2 BJP Dy CMs Probable in Bihar; Sushil Modi Likely to Step Down

The names of Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi have come up as dual contenders for the post of deputy CM.

With the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) set to form the government in Bihar, the suspense has now shifted to the post of the deputy chief minister, with reports saying there will be two post-holders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) this time around.

The names of Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi have come up as dual contenders for the post, after the two were elected the leader and deputy leader respectively of the BJP legislature party. “There are indications that Renu ji and I will take oath as deputy chief ministers of Bihar,” Prasad was quoted as saying by news agency ANI on Monday, 16 November.