Crisis on membership of 42 MLAs including Speaker Prem Kumar, Minister Brijendra Yadav? Patna High Court Notice to 42 Bihar MLAs Including Prem Kumar Brijendra Yadav

Bihar There was a stir in the politics when Patna High Court issued notice to 42 MLAs in the case of alleged irregularities in election affidavits. The names of Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and Energy Minister Brijendra Prasad Yadav are also included in this list. The court has sought a response from everyone within the stipulated time limit, after which their membership and position may face legal trouble. Speaker and minister can also be snatched away. Now everyone’s eyes are on the next hearing, because this case has the potential to change the political picture of Bihar.

Why was notice issued to 42 MLAs?

Patna High Court, while hearing an important petition on Thursday, has issued notice to 42 MLAs of Bihar. This notice pertains to allegations of alleged false information in election affidavits, concealment of facts and, in some cases, irregularities in the election process. The court observed that the allegations are of serious nature, hence it is necessary to take a clear and timely reply from the concerned MLAs. The court also said that transparency and accountability are paramount in a democratic system, especially when the matter is related to public representatives.

What are the allegations made in the petition?

The petition has been filed on behalf of those candidates who have contested the elections from the respective seats. It is alleged that 42 MLAs either hid some facts or gave wrong information in their election affidavits filed during nomination. In some cases, it has been claimed that complete details of pending criminal cases and other legal aspects were not given. Apart from this, allegations of irregularities have also been made in the voting process on some seats. After the first hearing, the High Court has summoned replies from all the concerned MLAs.

Which MLAs have received notice?

Those who received the notice include MLAs from both the ruling and opposition parties. Among them, Speaker of Bihar Assembly Prem Kumar and Energy Minister Brijendra Prasad Yadav in Nitish government are prominent. Apart from this, names like BJP MLA Jivesh Mishra, JDU MLA Chetan Anand and RJD MLA Amarendra Kumar are also being mentioned in the list. After this decision of the court, 42 MLAs will have to present their side in the court. The list of MLAs who did not give correct information has not been released yet.

What instructions did the court give?

The High Court has directed all the MLAs to file their replies personally or through their lawyers within the stipulated time limit. Considering the nature of the matter, a status report can also be sought from the State Government and, if necessary, the Election Commission. The court has indicated that after receiving the reply, it will be decided in the further hearing whether a detailed investigation, quashing or other legal action is required in the matter or not.

What next in this matter?

Now everyone’s eyes are on the next hearing. If the allegations are found to have substance, there could be legal implications on the membership of the MLAs concerned or the election results. If this happens, the chairs of Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and Minister Brijendra Yadav may also be snatched away. At the same time, the accused MLAs may also lose their legislative seats. If the reply of the Minister, Speaker and MLAs is satisfactory before the High Court, then the case may also be dismissed. At present, after this notice, the stir in the politics of Bihar has intensified and the legal strategy of all the 42 MLAs is being monitored.

What will be the impact on Bihar politics?

After the notice of Patna High Court, the stir in the politics of Bihar has intensified. Brainstorming on legal strategy has started in both the ruling and opposition camps.