GG News Bureau
Patna, 27th Nov. Members of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly disrupted proceedings on Wednesday, storming the well of the House to demand the withdrawal of the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced by the Centre. They also called on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to clarify his position on the matter.
The protests led Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav to adjourn the session until 2 pm after repeated appeals for the members to return to their seats, stressing that the issue could not be resolved at the state level.
Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who remained seated during the commotion, later voiced his support for the agitating members. Speaking to the media, Yadav criticized the bill, alleging that it aimed to create a Hindu-Muslim divide, threatened cultural diversity, and was unconstitutional.
“We have opposed the bill both in Parliament and on the streets. Nitish Kumar, who claims to follow Gandhian principles, has aligned himself with those supporting Godse. The JD(U) ministers defended the bill in Parliament, and we believe this could not have happened without the approval of the JD(U) supremo. Now, Nitish Kumar must speak out against it inside the House,” Yadav stated.
The day also highlighted the complex relationship between Kumar’s JD(U) and the RJD. A number of RJD MLAs entered the House blindfolded, symbolizing their accusation of Kumar’s indifference to issues affecting Bihar.
RJD MLA Mukesh Raushan, in a symbolic gesture, said, “My name is Nitish Kumar and I can see nothing. I cannot see the crimes happening in Bihar or the suffering of power consumers caused by pre-paid meters.”
During the session, CM Nitish Kumar exchanged glances with Yadav, fueling speculation about their complicated political relationship. Yadav later commented, “While I may oppose Nitish Kumar politically, I’ve always respected him personally. He often communicates through gestures, and I respond in kind. Those who understand, do understand.”
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