Who are the frontrunners for Bihar speaker post, eyed by both JD(U), BJP?

The BJP and the JD(U) have reportedly been negotiating for key portfolios and the position of speaker, a post coveted by both sides.

While there seems to be little doubt over Nitish Kumar returning as Bihar chief minister for the 10th time, what remains a suspense is the key position of House speaker, which was held by BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav in the outgoing government.

The fresh NDA government is set to be sworn in in a grand oath-taking ceremony at the historic Gandhi Maidan of Patna on Thursday, November 20.

Janata Dal (United) leaders have said that Nitish Kumar will again be the head of the new government, however, an official confirmation on the CM name is expected by Wednesday evening, after key NDA allies JD(U) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hold party meetings.

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