The Bihar Legislative Assembly’s budget session faced heightened political tension on its third day as opposition MLAs protested outside the Assembly, criticizing the Nitish Kumar government for alleged failures in law and order, women’s safety, and the NEET aspirant death case. Led by RJD MLA Bhai Virendra, opposition members gathered before the session, holding banners and placards, and chanting slogans against the Chief Minister. Despite the protest, the House proceeded with its agenda.
The protesters accused the state government of a decline in law and order, displaying posters with sharp criticism of the Chief Minister and slogans like “Goonda raj will not be tolerated.” RJD MLA Alok Mehta highlighted a rise in criminal activities, especially crimes against women, stating that the Nitish government had failed to address the NEET student death case. He emphasized the collapse of law and order and the lack of concrete actions taken.
RJD MLA Karishma Rai criticized the government over the swift budget presentation, questioning its content and impact on the public. She demanded clarity on the NEET student case and expressed dissatisfaction with the budget’s provisions. AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman joined in, accusing the government of governance failure and a lack of control. He raised concerns about the safety of women and daughters in Bihar, questioning the effectiveness of initiatives like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.’
As the opposition persists in addressing issues of law and order, women’s safety, and the NEET aspirant’s death, the budget session is anticipated to remain tumultuous in the coming days.
