Politics intensified outside the Bihar Legislative Assembly as Opposition parties strongly criticized the ruling dispensation for the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna. MLAs from Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and CPI(ML) accused the state government of concealing facts and protecting the accused. The Opposition vowed to raise the issue vigorously during the Budget Session, both inside and outside the Assembly.
Before the Assembly proceedings commenced, Opposition legislators staged a protest on the premises. Congress MLA Mohammad Qamrul Hoda was observed holding placards and protesting against the Nitish Kumar government. Hoda alleged to the media that the accused were still at large and criticized the decision to hand over the case to the CBI, claiming it was a move to shield the powerful rather than deliver justice.
CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Saurabh also joined the protest, supporting the victim with posters and accusing the government of pressuring the victim’s family. Saurabh expressed distrust in the CBI investigation and demanded that the probe be overseen by a Supreme Court judge. In response to the Opposition’s accusations, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha refuted the claims, stating that the CBI was now handling the case and ensuring that the accused would not evade justice.
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi retaliated against the Opposition, asserting that their uproar was baseless due to lack of genuine issues. He expressed confidence that the truth would come to light through the CBI investigation. Meanwhile, during Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s address in the Assembly, Opposition members demanded justice for the NEET student. Despite the disruption, the Governor proceeded with his speech.
As the most contentious political topic in Bihar, the NEET aspirant’s demise has sparked a heated confrontation between the ruling coalition and the Opposition. Both sides have been exchanging claims, accusations, and counter-allegations in the pursuit of justice.
