What Caused the Uproar in Bihar Legislative Council as CM Nitish Kumar Criticized the Opposition?
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Patna, Feb 9 (NationPress) The Bihar Legislative Council was engulfed in a tumultuous atmosphere on Monday as opposition MLCs raised a storm during the session regarding the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant and a grave incident in Darbhanga. Amid the chaos, the Leader of the House and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a stand and vehemently criticized the opposition members, especially targeting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) members, including former Chief Minister Rabri Devi.
While addressing the assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar remarked, “You have achieved nothing. Your only skill is to incite chaos. And these three women making noise — what knowledge do they possess? Are they even aware of the situation?”
His comments, directed at Rabri Devi, ignited further uproar from the opposition. The Chief Minister accused the RJD of hypocrisy concerning women's issues, questioning, “Have they ever supported any woman? Have they contributed to women's welfare?”
He asserted that his administration has consistently championed inclusive development, particularly for women, and stated that stringent measures would be enforced against those who disrupt law and order. Nitish Kumar underscored that members of the opposition who persist in creating disturbances should also face consequences.
He stressed that the progress of Bihar relies on collective development and collaboration, ensuring that governance decisions are made with everyone's interests at heart. He called upon the opposition legislators to fulfill their constitutional roles rather than engage in disruptive activities.
During the tumult, Rabri Devi demanded Nitish Kumar’s resignation, referencing the recent death of a NEET aspirant and the horrific rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Darbhanga. She claimed that there is not a single district in Bihar where girls are safe.
As tensions heightened, chants of “Nitish Kumar hay hay” reverberated throughout the assembly, amplifying the conflict between the treasury benches and the opposition. The session was marked by frequent interruptions as passionate exchanges persisted, reflecting the charged political climate surrounding law and order and women's safety in Bihar.