Patna, July 24 (IANS) The issue of caste nomenclature in government records surfaced once again during the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with BJP MLA Jivesh Mishra urging the state government to replace the term “Bhumihar” with “Bhumihar Brahmin” in caste certificates and official records. The demand sparked a discussion in the House, with the government maintaining that no proposal to amend the existing nomenclature is currently under consideration.Raising the matter throug…
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Patna, July 24 (IANS) The final day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed stormy scenes as the issue of the recent student agitation dominated the proceedings.The opposition accused the government of using excessive force against students, while the ruling alliance countered by condemning the alleged attacks on MLAs and journalists during the protests, leading to a prolonged verbal confrontation inside the House.As soon as the House assembled, senior Rashtriya Janata Dal …
Patna, July 24 (IANS) The Patna Police have launched a major identification drive after violence erupted during a student protest over the alleged NEET paper leak in the Bihar capital on July 22. Photographs of 117 individuals suspected of involvement in stone‑pelting and other acts of violence have been released on the social media platform X, with authorities seeking public assistance in identifying them.The protest had been organised to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dha…
Patna, July 23 (IANS) The Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Thursday amid heated exchanges over Wednesday’s student protest in Patna and the subsequent police lathi-charge and tear gassing of the youngsters protesting over paper leaks in the country.The issue dominated the House from the outset, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition trading sharp accusations over the violence that accompanied the demonstration.Even before the Question Hour…
Patna, July 22 (IANS) The Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday after BJP MLA Vinay Bihari alleged that his vehicle was attacked during a students’ protest while he was on his way to attend the ongoing monsoon session in Patna. Raising the issue in the House, the legislator claimed that anti-social elements vandalised his vehicle by smashing its windows near Dak Bungalow Chowk, Patna, and demanded strict action against those responsible.Describing the incident as a s…
Patna, July 22 (IANS) The absence of Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav from the Bihar Legislative Assembly became a political issue on the third day of the monsoon session, with ruling alliance legislators questioning why he has not been attending the proceedings.The issue was raised during the Assembly session by BJP MLA Baidyanath Prasad, who said the Leader of Opposition was failing to discharge his constitutional responsibilities by remaining absent from the House.Speaking in the As…
Patna, July 22 (IANS) Farmers’ issues dominated proceedings on the third day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session, with legislators from both the Opposition and the ruling alliance raising concerns over inadequate electricity supply for irrigation amid deficient rainfall across several parts of the state.During Question Hour, members highlighted that irregular power supply is disrupting irrigation, putting Kharif crops —particularly paddy — at risk.They urged the government to…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) The Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed heated scenes on Tuesday after opposition members protested the government’s proposed framework for tax collection in rural areas. The controversy erupted when the Speaker disallowed a demand for discussion on the issue, prompting slogan-shouting and protests from opposition legislators.Raising the issue in the House, CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Saurabh from Paliganj questioned the Cabinet’s approval of the Gram Panchayat Tax Rate and Fee Ru…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) The issue of Bihar’s deteriorating school infrastructure dominated proceedings on the second day of the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with the Opposition accusing the government of neglecting basic educational facilities.Responding to the criticism, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary assured the House that the NDA government would review the matter and resolve pending land-related issues for schools within six months.RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that nea…
Patna, July 20 (IANS) The five-day monsoon session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday and continue until July 24. Despite its short duration, the session is expected to witness important legislative business, including the presentation of the first supplementary budget for the 2026-27 financial year and the introduction of several key bills.At the same time, the opposition has prepared an aggressive strategy to corner the government on a range of public issues.The session …