Patna, April 21 -- Senior JD(U) leader Shravan Kumar has been elected as the leader of the party's legislative group, marking a significant political development in Bihar. The decision was finalized by JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, who had earlier been authorized by party legislators to take the final call.

The announcement follows a meeting of JD(U) MLAs held earlier this week in Patna, where a consensus was reached to empower Nitish Kumar to choose the legislative party leader. Acting on this mandate, Kumar approved Shravan Kumar's name, reinforcing his trust in the seasoned leader.

Shravan Kumar, a prominent face from Nalanda, has built a remarkable electoral track record. Representing the Nalanda Assembly constituency since 1995, he...