BJP President Nitin Nabin yet to resign from Bihar assembly as MLA after Rajya Sabha win| India News
Nitin Nabin Rajya Sabha Win Bihar Assembly Resignation Pending
A notable development in Bihar’s political landscape sees BJP leader Nitin Nabin, who recently secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha on March 27, 2024, yet to resign from his position as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Nabin currently represents the Bankipur constituency in the Bihar Assembly. This situation has drawn attention given the constitutional rules governing dual membership in legislative bodies.
The Indian Constitution has clear provisions, specifically Articles 101(2) and 190(2), which prevent an individual from simultaneously holding membership in both the Parliament (like the Rajya Sabha) and a State Legislature (as an MLA). If someone is elected to both, they are required to vacate one of the seats within a set period, generally 14 days from the official notification of the second election. Failure to do so automatically leads to the vacation of their original seat.
Sources within the BJP have indicated that Nabin has reportedly traveled to poll-bound Assam. It is speculated that he might proceed directly to Delhi from the northeastern state. This travel itinerary adds a layer of interest to the delay in his resignation, prompting discussions about potential party strategies or logistical considerations.
The Bihar Assembly Speaker, Awadh Bihari Choudhary, would be the authority responsible for accepting Nabin’s resignation. Until such a resignation is tendered and accepted, his status as an MLA technically remains active despite his election to the Rajya Sabha. Political observers are closely watching this unfolding situation, as it could eventually pave the way for a by-election in the Bankipur constituency. Omni 360 News continues to track these important political movements.
Key Takeaways:
* BJP’s Nitin Nabin won a Rajya Sabha seat on March 27, 2024.
* He continues to hold his position as an MLA from Bankipur, Bihar.
* Constitutional norms require vacating one seat when holding both parliamentary and state legislative memberships.
* Nabin’s reported visit to Assam and potential journey to Delhi from there has become a point of discussion.
