SC notice to ECI, Bihar min on plea over continuance despite not being MLA or MLC
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Summary
The bench issued notice to the ECI, Prakash, the Bihar government and the cabinet secretary on a plea challenging minister’s reappointment and continuance under Article 164(4) of the Constitution
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right