In a significant development following the recently concluded Bihar assembly elections, the state's Chief Electoral Officer has formally submitted the official list of winning candidates to the constitutional head of the state.
Official Handover Ceremony
Bihar Chief Electoral Officer H R Srinivasa presented the comprehensive list of 243 newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly to Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna on Tuesday. This formal procedure marks a crucial step in the democratic transition process following the state elections.
The handover ceremony took place during a scheduled meeting where the CEO briefed the Governor about the successful completion of the electoral process. This constitutional formality paves the way for the formation of the new government in Bihar.
Election Outcome Details
The document submitted contains the names of all candidates who emerged victorious in their respective constituencies during the assembly polls. According to the official results declared by the Election Commission, the National Democratic Alliance secured a comfortable majority in the 243-member house.
The ruling coalition, led by the Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party, crossed the majority mark of 122 seats, ensuring their return to power. The opposition Mahagathbandhan, comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress among others, secured the remaining seats.
Next Steps in Government Formation
With the formal submission of the elected MLAs list, the constitutional process for government formation has been initiated. The Governor is now expected to invite the leader of the majority alliance to form the new government.
Political observers indicate that the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet could take place within the coming days. The NDA leadership has already begun discussions regarding ministry formation and portfolio distribution among alliance partners.
This democratic exercise reaffirms Bihar's commitment to peaceful political transitions and constitutional processes, setting the stage for the next five years of governance in the eastern state.
