Alok Kumar Mehta: Bihar’s New Education Minister Amid Political Turbulence
In a recent development in Bihar's political landscape, the state government has replaced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Chandra Shekhar as the education minister, amid ongoing discussions about strains in the JD(U)-RJD ties. The new education minister, Alok Kumar Mehta, a senior RJD MLA with close ties to party chief Lalu Prasad, brings with him an intriguing political background. Let's delve into the reasons behind this move and understand who Alok Kumar Mehta is.Chandra Shekhar's Transition to Sugarcane DepartmentA day after Bihar's prominent education official K K Pathak dispelled rumors of his resignation by returning to work, the government decided to transfer Chandra Shekhar to the low-profile sugarcane department. This move comes against the backdrop of increasing te...