Bihar’s government-formation process is set to accelerate from today, with the swearing-in ceremony for the new government expected on November 19 or 20, depending on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s final schedule. Preparations at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan are already underway, and PM Modi, along with chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, are likely to attend the event.
The Election Commission is scheduled to submit the results of the 18th Bihar Assembly elections to Governor Rajendra Arlekar today. Following this, the notification constituting the new Assembly will be issued, formally lifting the Model Code of Conduct.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called a cabinet meeting on Monday to approve the dissolution of the outgoing 17th Assembly. After the approval, he is expected to visit Raj Bhavan to tender his resignation, paving the way for the formation of the new government.
