RJD to stake claim to form government, Tejashwi says some JD(U) MLAs will back them

RJD has 80 seats and the Congress has 27 seats which takes them to 107 seats.

In yet another twist in the political developments in Bihar, the RJD on Wednesday said that the Governor should invite them to form the government as they the largest party.

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav took to Twitter and said that they will get the support of JD-U MLAs who do not wish to join hands with the BJP.

"We asked for time to meet the Governor. Will stake acclaim as the largest party. JD-U MLAs who opposed BJP will support us," his tweet read.

RJD has 80 seats and the Congress has 27 seats which takes them to 107 seats. At least 122 seats are needed to form a government in 243 member Bihar Assembly. The BJP-JD (U) combine, on the other hand, has 124 seats which is two seats above the majority figure.

The Governor KN Tripathi will meet Tejashwi on Thursday morning.

After getting BJP's support, Nitish Kumar, who had resigned from Chief Minister's post on Wednesday, will be sworn-in as state's CM at 5 pm on Thursday.

Bihar BJP leader Sushil Modi earlier today confirmed that they would support Nitish. The alliance was formalised after BJP MLAs and JD-U MLAs held a meeting at Nitish's residence on Wednesday evening.

Reports say that Sushil Modi may take up the post of Deputy Chief Minister. BJP has submitted a letter to Bihar Governor K N Tripathi expressing their interest to support JD-U.

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