JMM pushes for holding bypoll in Gandey assembly seat, BJP opposes

JMM delegation urges EC for byelection in Gandey assembly seat in Giridih district as per 1951 Act, BJP opposes. Gandey seat vacant since Dec 31 after MLA's resignation. JMM cites Constitution's Section 172 stating Vidhan Sabha tenure ends Jan 5, 2025. Byelection mandatory under Section 151A of 1951 Act if resignation with more than a year left. BJP's MP opposes non-MLA as CM. BJP claims CM forced resignation to install wife as next CM. BJP's state president seeks to prevent constitutional crisis.