Nitish Kumar can remain CM for next six months: Minister, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• Bihar Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar can remain in his post for the next six months, even after being elected to the Rajya Sabha.
• Nitish Kumar is expected to resign from the Bihar Legislative Council within 14 days of being elected as an MP.
• Article 164(4) of the Constitution allows a non-legislator to be Chief Minister for a maximum of six months.

Detailed Insights:

• The statement follows discussions regarding who will succeed Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar.
• The Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950, under Article 101, mandates resignation from a State legislature within 14 days of election to Parliament.
• Article 164(4) provides a constitutional provision allowing an individual to hold the office of Chief Minister or Minister without being a member of the State Legislature for up to six months.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Article 101: Deals with vacation of seats in Parliament, including prohibitions against simultaneous membership.
• Article 164(4): Allows a non-legislator to be appointed as Chief Minister or Minister for a limited period.
• Rajya Sabha: The upper house of the Parliament of India, with members elected by the state legislative assemblies.

Six-Month Rule for Ministers