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Nitish Kumar Likely to Complete Rajya Sabha Formalities by Friday: Chaudhary

Patna, Apr 8 (UNI) Bihar minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary Wednesday, indicated that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in all likelihood, will complete the formalities, possibly on Friday, related to his election to the Rajya Sabha.
While talking to the news persons, Choudhary said here that Kumar is scheduled to travel to New Delhi on Thursday and will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday.
Replying to the queries regarding the new government, he said that the roadmap for the formation of a new government in the state will be finalized during a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar completes formalities related to his election to the Rajya Sabha.
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