[That the Bihar Governor, not exactly known for non-partisan conduct, has eventually invited Kumar to form government indicates the rather unlikelihood of the BJP legislators creating a ruckus in the sate assembly during trust vote and thereby providing the Governor a ruse to recommend Governor's rule in the state. But we'll have to wait and watch.
If, as is now being widely expected, Kumar wins the floor-test and gets to head the state government; he'd obviously use it as a platform for launching the campaign for the forthcoming state election, not too far away. It'd be an acid test for his political astuteness. And also that of his other political allies.] I/II. http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/bihar-governor-invites-nitish-kumar-to-form-govt-115022000752_1.html Bihar governor invites Nitish Kumar to form govt Move comes after outgoing Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned after failing to garner enough support in state assembly Satyavrat Mishra | Patna February 20, 2015 Last Updated at 16:54 IST D(U) leader Nitish Kumar receiving greeting by supporter MLAs after Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned as Bihar CM at Bihar Assembly in Patna on Friday Picture by PTI Governor K N Tripathi has invited senior Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar to form new government in the state. Rebel JD-U leader and outgoing Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi earlier resigned after he failed to garner support in the state assembly. Kumar would be administered oath of office tomorrow and is expected to be given a week to prove majority in the assembly. Earlier today Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned just before presenting the confidence motion in the state assembly. Manjhi later claimed that he resigned because there were threats on his and his supporters' life. "We have been getting threatening calls. The speaker also acted in partisan manner. If the governor has allowed secret ballot, we would have got the numbers. The seating arraignment also omitted several of our supporting MLAs. However, to save life and honour of our legislators, I decided to resign," said Manjhi in a hurriedly called press conference. Meanwhile, Kumar described his decision to quit office last year as "a mistake" and asked for forgiveness from people. "With folded hands, I apologise to people of Bihar. Never again I will take such a step. I am ready to lead from the front." Kumar's contrition echoes the apology issued by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while he was campaigning for Delhi's election. "Manjhi should have resigned if he did not want to face the house. We have already requested to governor that trust vote should have been taken before Budget session," he said. He blamed the BJP for this instability. "They tried to buy votes, but failed to garner votes. BJP brought the state on the brink of chaos," told the former chief minister. Meanwhile, Manjhi supporters are also startled by his resignation. "We had the number till last night. I don't what transpired last night, but we didn't have a clue that he was going to resign," said rebel JD-U legislator Rajiv Ranjan. Even the move made BJP uncomfortable. "We thought he would put a fight even if he had to resign," said one of BJP legislator. II. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/nitish-does-a-kejriwal-admits-he-committed-mistake-by-resigning-as-bihar-cm-apologises/529598-37-64.html Feb 20, 2015 at 03:20pm IST Nitish does a Kejriwal, admits he committed mistake by resigning as Bihar CM, apologises IBNLive.com Patna: Perhaps taking a leaf out of aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has also admitted that he committed a mistake by resigning as the chief minister of Bihar and has apologised to the people for it. Speaking to mediapersons in Patna on Friday after meeting Bihar Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, Kumar said, "I accept my mistake for stepping down as CM. I seek apology from people of Bihar for this mistake." Kumar said he was he was waiting for the Governor to invite him to form the government as JDU has already staked its claim to form government. Nitish does a Kejriwal, admits he committed mistake by resigning as Bihar CM, apologises Kumar said he was waiting for the Governor to invite him to form the government as JDU has already staked its claim to form government. He came down heavily on both Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "The BJP's game plan has failed. The BJP stands exposed," he said. He said probably first time in Indian politics, half-an-hour before the floor test, a CM has resigned. Kumar said Manjhi sought BJP's support and they tried their best to violate anti-defection law. "Instead of Constitution, they used jugaad technology," he said. He alleged that the drama of this script was written by the BJP. He also clarified that he never interfered in the government. "I never interfered in the govt as alleged by Manjhi," he said. -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. 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