Asked for the reason for choosing Manjhi as his successor, Kumar said "he is experienced and his contribution to the party is immense."
The effective strength of the House at present is 239. JD(U) has 117 members, BJP 90, RJD 21, Congress 4 and others including Independents 1 CPI member 7.
The four-member Congress, which voted for the Nitish Kumar government in the trust motion in June last year has authorised party High Command to decide on the future course of action.
Dalit leader Jitan Ram Manjhi to be new CM of Bihar
Patna: Nitish Kumar today chose senior minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to succeed him as Bihar Chief Minister, who would stake claim to form the government. The 68-year-old Manjhi, a dalit leader, was SC & ST
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