Bihar crisis: Nitish Kumar sworn in as CM, Sushil Modi is deputy

On Wednesday a crisis erupted in Bihar when Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation as Chief Minister and broke the Grand Alliance with the RJD and Congress formed in 2015.

Hours later the BJP came out in support. While at first the BJP indicated that it would give outside support, later it decided to join the government. The day is expected to be a hectic one.

Catch all the developments live here:

11:15 am: Narendra Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar

Congratulations to @NitishKumar ji & @SushilModi ji. Looking forward to working together for Bihar’s progress & prosperity.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2017

11:14 am: New Bihar cabinet meet to take place at 11:30 am

11:12 am: Modi Cabinet reshuffle to take place in few weeks. JDU to get berth in the Union Cabinet: Sources

11:00 am: Development was always our top most agenda and it continues to be: Deputy Bihar CM Sushil Modi

10:51 am: ''Nitish Kumar cheated us, he gave me a different reaction when he met me. We knew about Nitish Kumar planning to join NDA for the last three to four months,'' says Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi

10:36 am: Mandate was given to Nitish ji for the anti-communal fight but now he has joined hands with them for his personal politics. People can do anything to remain in power. There is no credibility or regard for rules: Rahul Gandhi

Mandate was given to Nitish ji for the anti-communal fight but now he has joined hands with them for his personal politics: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/yNkEKoJWge

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

10:30 am: Process of removing nameplates of RJD ministers begins

10:25 am: Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for 6th time in 12 years. The JD(U) leader first became the Chief Minister in 2000, though only for seven days.

10:17 am: Inquilab Zindabad slogans raised at the Raj Bhavan where Nitish Kumar took oath as the Bihar CM for the 6th time.

10:11 am: Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi sworn in as Chief Minister and Deputy CM of Bihar respectively, at Raj Bhawan in Patna

Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi sworn in as Chief Minister and Deputy CM of Bihar respectively, at Raj Bhawan in Patna. pic.twitter.com/r2Ar9oSPva

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

09:56 am: Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi reaches Raj Bhawan; Nitish Kumar's swearing in as Bihar CM to begin

09:57 am: Section 144 imposed around Raj Bhawan in Patna; Tejashwi cancels protest march

09:55 am: RJD cancelled its march to Raj Bhavan

09:50 am: Sushil Modi reaches Raj Bhawan in Patna, set to be sworn in as Bihar Deputy Chief Minister.

09:49 am: JDU leader Sharad Yadav has expressed concern that there could be split within the Janata Dal Party

09:48 am: Trust vote in Bihar to be held day-after-tomorrow, 29th July

09:47 am: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has asked his supporters to put the march on hold

09:46 am: Will raise issue in Parliament strongly, will also speak to other parties and protest at Gandhi statue in Parl: JP Yadav, RJD

Will raise issue in Parliament strongly, will also speak to other parties and protest at Gandhi statue in Parl: JP Yadav,RJD #NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/e2m7PeaXZu

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

09:45 am: JDU MP Sharad Yadav refused to comment on Bihar political tussle, NDA-JDU tie up

09:39 am: After Ali Anwar, JDU leader Sharad Yadav is upset with Nitish Kumar's decision

09:37 am: Nitish ji's step against corruption is a courageous one. BJP wants development and wants to help bring stability in Bihar: JP Nadda in Patna

Nitish ji's step against corruption is a courageous one. BJP wants development and wants to help bring stability in Bihar: JP Nadda in Patna pic.twitter.com/N1spsZCLYP

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

09:34 am: Lalu ji bechaini mein hain, unki khud ki party mein vidroh hone waala hai: Nitin Naveen

Lalu ji bechaini mein hain, unki khud ki party mein vidroh hone waala hai:Nitin Naveen,BJP pic.twitter.com/hDdkK26Tuj

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

09:32 am: Koi Nitish je upar daag nahi laga sakta, humari party apni raai rakhegi aur nyalay tak isko ghaseetegi: Sanjay Singh,JDU on RJD allegations

Koi Nitish je upar daag nahi laga sakta, humari party apni raai rakhegi aur nyalay tak isko ghaseetegi: Sanjay Singh,JDU on RJD allegations pic.twitter.com/NLoKxUIp5V

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

09:30 am: BJP leader Sushil Modi will be sworn-in as the deputy chief minister of Bihar today at 10 am

Just received invitation from Hon'ble Governor to take Oath and be a part of Bihar Govt.

— Sushil Kumar Modi (@SushilModi) July 27, 2017

09:28 am: Bihar Governor invites Nitish Kumar to form Government

09:13 am: Congress legislative meet will take place at 2 pm today. Congress leader CP Joshi will be attending the meet.

09:12 am: Tejashwi says Nitish has betrayed people of Bihar

09:11 am: Preparations underway as Nitish Kumar set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 6th time.

Scene outside Raj Bhawan in Patna; preparations underway as Nitish Kumar set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 6th time today pic.twitter.com/0R5knvMC0L

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

08:54 am: Vehicles stuck in traffic jam as RJD supporters block Mahatma Gandhi Setu, connecting north Bihar with Patna

08:43 am: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav makes sarcastic attack with a Bollywood song on Nitish over joining hands with BJP.

ना ना करते, प्यार तुम्हीं से कर बैठे
करना था इंकार मगर इक़रार तुम्हीं से कर बैठे
Bihar Today

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) July 27, 2017

08:36 am: RJD MLAs start gathering outside Rabri Devi's house

08:35 am: Tejashwi Yadav to march to Governor's residence, will stake a claim to form government.

8:01 am: Nitish has listened to his conscience and gone with BJP. But my conscience does not permit me to do this says JD(U) MP, Ali Anwar

Will voice my opinion in the party if I get an opportunity: Ali Anwar,JDU MP on #NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/vQaEup09aK

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

7:58 am: RJD supporters block Mahatma Gandhi Setu protesting formation of JD(U)-BJP government.

07:40 am: Roads connecting north Bihar with Patna blocked.

RJD supporters block Mahatma Gandhi Setu, connecting north Bihar with Patna, over #NitishKumar's resignation and forming govt with the BJP. pic.twitter.com/CpL9CfSd6V

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 27, 2017

Nitish Kumar to be will be sworn in as Bihar CM at 10 am.

Sushil Modi of BJP to be deputy CM.

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