BIHAR ASSEMBLY RUCKUS
Nitish Kumar hits back at ‘guns and bullets’ charge as Bihar assembly erupts
Chaos erupted in the Bihar Assembly after RJD MLAs protested a police lathi charge on village chowkidars, accusing the government of ruling through force. An angry Nitish Kumar hit back, defending his administration’s record and attacking the opposition’s past governance, triggering a heated exchange that briefly disrupted proceedings before ministers assured talks with protesters to address their demands.
Ruckus in Bihar Assembly as LJP(RV) demands apology from RJD for 'insulting' Ram Vilas Paswan
The Bihar Assembly saw significant disruption on Monday. The Lok Janshakti Party (RV) accused the RJD of insulting former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan. The RJD, in turn, demanded a substantial increase in quotas for deprived castes. Speaker Prem Kumar adjourned the House amid the commotion. The LJP(RV) sought an apology for remarks made by an RJD MLA.
SIR stir to continue in Parliament, INDIA bloc to protest outside Makar Dwar
In a fierce display of dissent, members of the opposition are rallying against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They have organized a demonstration outside Parliament, as the INDIA bloc demands a comprehensive debate on voter rights. Meanwhile, the government is preparing to introduce a bill aimed at amending the Central Excise Act during the ongoing Winter Session.
'What kind of affection is this?': Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh on controversy with his wife, Jyoti Singh
Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh accused his wife, Jyoti Singh, of politically motivated affection amid their ongoing divorce case. He suggested her actions are a tactic to trouble him, particularly after his meetings with BJP leaders regarding the upcoming Bihar elections. Singh, previously expelled from BJP, is involved in strengthening the NDA for the polls.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury moves Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha, seeks discussion on SIR in Bihar
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury and Akhilesh Prasad Singh have moved notices in Rajya Sabha, demanding the suspension of house business to discuss the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. The opposition INDIA bloc has raised concerns about potential disenfranchisement of vulnerable groups due to stringent documentation requirements and opaque guidelines.
Bihar House raises quota for 'deprived caste' to 65%
The Bihar assembly passed bills to increase reservation for 'deprived castes' in state government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%, bringing the overall reservation to 75%. The bills received unanimous approval, with the quota for Scheduled Tribes doubled from 1% to 2%, and for Scheduled Castes raised from 16% to 20%.
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If Nitish was wrong, get NCERT books changed too: JD(U) ministers
Leshi Singh, who vehemently denies having "hung her head in shame", according to the BJP, upon hearing the CM's words inside the legislative council on Tuesday, told reporters "It is all a diversionary tactics of the opposition party which is rattled by our leader's historic moves like caste survey and a hike in quotas for SCs, STs and the backward classes".
Rajnath Singh speaks to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on 'manhandling' of soldier's father
Sources said Kumar assured Singh of appropriate action in the matter. Raj Kapoor Singh, father of Army jawan Jai Kishore Singh, was arrested on Saturday in a case related to a dispute linked to land for the soldier's memorial.
States not ruled by BJP got unfair treatment by media: Nitish Kumar
Visibly upset at the ruckus created by BJP MLAs, who had walked out by the time he rose to speak, Kumar said "they have gone away. Had they stayed back, they would have got an earful". "Such a huge bridge collapse incident took place. It came in the papers the next day and then all fell silent", said the Bihar CM, who has of late grown quite vocal against alleged media censorship by the Centre.
MLAs carry chair, create ruckus in Bihar Assembly as Tejashwi speaks
Most deaths have occurred over Wednesday and Thursday creating an uproar both at the state and national level as sale and consumption of alcohol have been banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government since April 2016. Nitish Kumar's former ally, BJP, have come down heavily on him with MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the state raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
BJP win in UP bypolls shows people are in favour of Agnipath scheme: Bihar minister Pramod Kumar
"The people of Azamgarh and Rampur in Uttar Pradesh have shown that the public is overwhelmingly in favour of Agnipath. Our party attained huge victories there", said the BJP leader referring to the two constituencies which his party has wrested from the Samajwadi Party in neck and neck contests.
Opposition MLAs hold parallel assembly in Bihar Assembly premises
Opposition MLAs on Wednesday held a parallel assembly session chaired by RJD leader Bhudev Choudhary in the lawns of the Bihar Assembly, even as proceedings went on in the state legislature.
Apologise for Bihar assembly ruckus or we won't attend remaining sessions: RJD to Nitish Kumar
Terming the Bihar Chief Minister as "Nirlajj Kumar Ji", Tejashwi said, "Nitish Kumar Ji should know that governments change. MLAs were abused and beaten inside the assembly yesterday."
No CM in India is as 'weak' as Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav
Earlier in the day, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap Yadav and other RJD MLAs held a protest march towards the Raj Bhawan after walking out of the Bihar assembly. They met the Governor and raised the issue before him.
BJP demands sacking of minister who met Shahabuddin
BJP created ruckus in the Bihar Assembly, demanding sacking of state minister Abdul Ghafoor for reportedly visiting Siwan jail to meet Mohammad Shahabuddin.
NDA attacks Nitish Kumar government over law and order issue in Bihar
BJP and its allies created ruckus in the Bihar Assembly over the alleged soaring crime graph in the state in the wake of recent killing of few opposition leaders.
To connect with migrants, Nitish Kumar launches Delhi unit of Bihar Foundation
Facing one of the toughest electoral battles in his political career, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today reached out to migrants from the state in the national capital.
Bihar Legislative Council adjourned sine die
The Bihar Legislative Council was adjourned sine die as the monsoon session came to an end this afternoon.
BJP leader Avinash Kumar chased, shot dead by assailants in Patna
According to police, assailants pumped bullets into Kumar, general secretary of BJP's Patna unit, near his residence near Daldali Road.
Toilet in house mandatory for candidature in Bihar panchayat polls
Bihar legislative Assembly passed a legislation incorporating a provision making it mandatory for candidates contesting panchayat polls in Bihar to have toilets at their houses.
Bihar Speaker suspends rebel JD(U) MLA, revokes later
The Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary suspended a rebel JD(U) MLA for the entire Monsoon session for creating ruckus in the House
Several injured as police lathicharge ABVP protesters
BJP members created pandemonium in Legislative Council too on the same issue forcing adjournment of the Council till 2:30 PM.
Financial bill passed by Bihar legislative assembly amid ruckus
BJP members stormed into the well raising slogans to demand a special debate on law and order situation claiming spurt in crime activities.
JD(U), RJD, Congress demand arrest, termination of BJP MP Giriraj Singh's Parliament membership
As the Assembly sat for the day, JD(U), RJD and Congress MLAs trooped into well and demanded stringent action against Giriraj Singh.
JD(U), RJD, Congress demand arrest,termination of Giriraj Singh's Parliament membership
JD(U), RJD and Congress legislators today created ruckus in both Houses of Bihar Legislature over recovery of money and ornaments stolen from his house.
Shahid Ali Khan gets JD(U) ticket from Sheohar LS seat
He was elected to the Assembly from Sursand seat in Sitamarhi district and contiguous to the Sheohar Lok Sabha seat.
Ruckus in Bihar Assembly over CBI probe in AC/DC bills scam
The opposition created ruckus in Bihar Assembly for the second consecutive day today to press for a CBI probe in the alleged scam in AC/DC bills.
67 unruly Bihar Oppn MLAs suspended
A slipper was flung at the Speaker amid high drama.
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