The newly sworn in Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar will face a floor test to prove its majority in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on 24 August, news agency ANI reported.
A day after breaking the alliance with the NDA in the state, Nitish Kumar took oath on Wednesday, 10 August, as the chief minister of the Mahagathbandhan government.
IANS reported that in a meeting with newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Kumar passed a proposal to call for a special Assembly session on 24 August and a session of the Legislative Council on 25 August.
Meanwhile, Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha said that he has approved a request from the office of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to hold a special session of the Legislative Assembly on 24 August.
Furthermore, Governor Phagu Chauhan has been intimated of Kumar's proposal and a decision on his approval is awaited. While the governor calls for the session, he is to act as per the government's recommendation.
News agency ANI, quoting sources, reported that Cabinet expansion in the state is likely to take place on 16 August.