As Rajya Sabha member, Nitish to get Z-Plus security
Patna (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will enjoy Z-Plus security cover after entering the Rajya Sabha, according to a notification issued here by the state home department.
As the CM, Kumar enjoyed a special security cover provided under the state's Bihar Special Security Act, 2000, which is modelled after the SPG Act meant for the Prime Minister.
The notification said that the decision about providing security to Kumar was taken in view of the JD(U) president's imminent move to Parliament, which would require him to give up the chief minister's post.
Kumar, who got elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16, is expected to take over after the expiry of the term of retiring members this month.
The biennial polls were held for five Rajya Sabha seats in the state, the tenures of which will end on April 9.
Speculations are rife that Kumar, who gave up the membership of the state Legislative Council earlier this week, could relinquish the CM's post before getting sworn in as the Rajya Sabha member or a few days later.
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Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's permanent capital
New Delhi (PTI): Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote.
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the capital of the southern state was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state.
"We hope that Andhra Pradesh touches new heights of development and plays a meaningful role in fulfilling the dream and resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in achieving 'Viksit Bharat'," said the minister while terming it a historic occasion.
Supporting the bill, Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha of TDP said after a lot of planning, Amaravati was chosen for its history, location and potential.
Several other members, including TDP member and Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu also supported the bill.
