Consensus had been reached among NDA partners over the post of Assembly Speaker, with BJP’s Prem Kumar likely to be appointed for the post.

Nitish Kumar is set to return as chief minister of Bihar for the 10th time, with the swearing-in ceremony to be held at 11.30 am on Thursday. While the final list is yet to be confirmed, around 18 leaders may take oath today, which could include two deputy chief ministers.

One of the closely watched decisions is the selection of the Bihar Assembly speaker, a post likely to go to the BJP’s Prem Kumar, people familiar with the discussions told Hindustan Times. The deputy speaker’s position is expected to be allotted to the JD(U).

Sources say the consensus was reached after a three-hour meeting of the NDA. Follow for live updates on Bihar oath-taking

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