Nitish Kumar will continue to receive Z+ security cover even after stepping down as Bihar CM
The Special Branch of the Home Department in the state has issued an order to this effect. The order stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is entitled to security cover under the Bihar Special Security Act, 2000.
Nitish Kumar will continue to receive Z+ security cover even after stepping down as Bihar Chief Minister. The Special Branch of the Home Department in the state has issued an order to this effect. The order stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is entitled to security cover under the Bihar Special Security Act, 2000.
The Home Department of the Government of Bihar issued a notification in this regard and mentioned Nitish Kumar's impending resignation from the post of Chief Minister in the coming days. This order has thus made it clear that Nitish Kumar will soon resign from the office of Chief Minister.
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Nitish Kumar was elected to Rajya Sabha recently
Recently, Nitish Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha and will resign as Chief Minister in the near future and join the Rajya Sabha. In the wake of these developments, it has been decided to provide Z-plus security to Nitish Kumar after reviewing his security.
It should be noted that different categories of security have been created for VIP security, ranging from X to Z Plus. Z Plus is the highest security category, consisting of approximately 36 personnel, including police personnel and more than 10 commandos from the Central Reserve Police Force.
Nitish Kumar resigned from membership in Bihar Legislative Council
Nitish Kumar, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, resigned from his membership in the Bihar Legislative Council . Following JDU national president Nitish Kumar's decision to resign from the Bihar Legislative Council, speculation has intensified regarding the state's new Chief Minister.
Close associates of Nitish Kumar have been indicating for some time, citing constitutional provisions that allow a person to remain in the position of Chief Minister for up to six months even after ceasing to be a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council.
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