What happened in Bihar
BJP MLC Devesh Kumar resigned in Bihar on Friday. The stated purpose of the resignation is to allow Deepak Prakash to be elected to the vacancy, enabling Deepak Prakash to continue as a cabinet minister.
Background and earlier position of Deepak Prakash
A Supreme Court petition filed on May 30, 2026 by Rakesh Kumar Singh sought to declare the ministerial appointment invalid. The petition alleged fraud on the Constitution.
On July 30, 2026, the Supreme Court reportedly asked how an unelected person could remain a minister after six months.
What changed now
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