Opposition MLAs Stage Ruckus in Bihar Assembly Over Law and Order Concerns
Opposition members created a major disturbance in the Bihar legislative assembly on Tuesday, vehemently protesting against what they described as escalating incidents of alleged rape and a rapidly deteriorating law-and-order situation across the state. The uproar occurred on the sixth day of the ongoing budget session, highlighting deep-seated tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties.
Protests Begin Outside Assembly Building
Even before the official proceedings could commence, opposition MLAs staged a coordinated protest outside the assembly building, later continuing their vigorous agitation inside the House. RJD legislators were particularly visible, raising loud slogans at the assembly gate while holding posters that accused the state government of failing to ensure basic public safety for citizens.
The protesting MLAs shouted powerful slogans claiming that daughters were no longer safe in Bihar and held the state administration directly responsible for this alarming situation. Their demonstration focused attention on what they perceive as systemic failures in protecting women and maintaining order.
Government Response and Counter-Allegations
Parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary responded sharply to the opposition's actions, accusing them of being more interested in creating noise than engaging in substantive discussion. He alleged that the opposition appeared confused, a state he claimed was clearly reflected in their conduct during the assembly session.
Following an appeal by the Speaker, the protesting MLAs eventually returned to their seats after some time, though the underlying tensions remained palpable throughout the proceedings.
Opposition Leaders Voice Serious Concerns
RJD MLA Bhai Birendra described the law-and-order issue as extremely serious, emphasizing that the government must act with utmost seriousness and urgency to address these critical concerns. Before proceedings began, Congress MLAs added to the criticism by alleging that despite several serious incidents—including the alleged murder of a NEET student in Bihar—the government was attempting to cover up cases rather than ensuring justice.
CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Saurabh further intensified the criticism by alleging that crimes against women and children were increasing at an alarming rate while the government failed to take effective action. He explained that the opposition sought answers in the House but, when their concerns went unheard, members felt compelled to walk out in protest as a form of democratic expression.
Walkout Drama and Constitutional Rights
In a notable development, RJD MLA Anita Yadav, elected from Warisaliganj, returned to the House shortly after the walkout to raise a question related to her constituency during Question Hour. This move prompted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Choudhary to take a dig at the opposition, suggesting that a new form of walkout had been witnessed—one where members returned briefly to ask questions before leaving again.
Anita Yadav responded firmly, asserting that it was their constitutional right to enter the House and raise questions representing their constituents' interests, regardless of previous protest actions. This exchange highlighted the ongoing procedural tensions and the opposition's determination to use all available parliamentary mechanisms to highlight governance issues.
The day's events underscored significant political friction in Bihar's legislative process, with opposition parties leveraging assembly proceedings to draw attention to law-and-order challenges while the government defended its record and accused opponents of political theatrics rather than constructive engagement.
