Protests by Left Party Legislators Outside Bihar Assembly Before Budget Session
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Synopsis
On March 3, Left party MLAs protested outside the Bihar Assembly, demanding justice for Sneha Kushwaha and advocating for 65% reservation in jobs. They criticized prepaid smart meters and highlighted the budget's significance ahead of assembly elections. CM Nitish Kumar commented on the budget's adequacy, while opposition parties voiced concerns over unmet public demands.
Key Takeaways
- Left party MLAs protested for justice and reservation.
- Sneha Kushwaha's suspicious death raised concerns.
- Demand for free electricity for the underprivileged.
- Historic Bihar budget expected to exceed Rs 3 lakh crore.
- Focus on women, farmers, and youth in upcoming elections.
Patna, March 3 (NationPress) This morning, Left party MLAs organized a demonstration outside the Bihar Assembly, voicing their concerns on multiple issues before the budget session.
Legislators from CPI-ML, CPI, and CPM participated in the protest, calling for justice for Sneha Kushwaha, a 17-year-old student from Rohtas.Sneha, who was preparing for medical exams while residing in a hostel in Varanasi, died under mysterious circumstances last month.
While the Varanasi police have labeled it a case of suicide, her family maintains that their daughter was murdered.
The Left parties also advocated for the inclusion of 65 percent reservation in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. They are demanding this reservation to be secured in government jobs and educational institutions to safeguard it from legal disputes.
Additionally, they protested against the implementation of prepaid smart electricity meters. The legislators accused the government of exploiting the poor and middle-class citizens through these meters and demanded free electricity for economically disadvantaged individuals. They claimed that the electricity department was unjustly penalizing the underprivileged and called for an immediate cessation of such practices.
As Bihar approaches the assembly elections later this year, this budget is anticipated to be historic, with expectations that it will exceed Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time.
Opposition parties have expressed that the government has overlooked their demands in the budget, resulting in the public's issues being neglected.
Upon arriving at the assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar briefly addressed the media when asked about the budget, stating, 'Yes, the budget is fine, everything is fine' before entering the assembly.
This marks the last budget presentation prior to the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. The state government is expected to concentrate on key voting demographics, including women, farmers, and youth, and is likely to introduce special initiatives aimed at rural areas, the unemployed, and the economically weaker sections.
