Bihar Assembly's Monsoon Session Ends in Turmoil: Opposition Protests Intensify

Chaos Erupts on Final Day of Bihar Assembly Session

Patna: The concluding day of the Bihar Assembly's monsoon session was once again disrupted by chaos, as MLAs from the RJD, Congress, and Left parties surged into the well of the House, chanting slogans and attempting to overturn tables during the Question Hour on Friday.

Despite Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav's repeated requests for order, the uproar persisted, leading him to adjourn the session.

The protesting MLAs, who have been voicing their concerns regarding the special voter list revision in the state, donned black attire for the fifth consecutive day as a symbol of their protest, demanding a discussion on alleged discrepancies in the voter list revision.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, present during the uproar, made a comment regarding the Opposition's coordinated protest outfits.

"They all seem to be wearing the same type of clothing. It's evident that previously, disruptions lasted a day or two, but now, the same routine is followed daily," Nitish noted.

He added, "The public is aware of the government's accomplishments, and benefits are being felt across the board."

Throughout the five-day monsoon session, the Opposition's continuous disruptions over the voter list revision have resulted in minimal legislative progress, with frequent adjournments becoming commonplace.

The Opposition claims that the government, in collusion with the Election Commission of India (ECI), is plotting to remove the names of the underprivileged from the electoral rolls ahead of the Assembly elections, a claim the government has refuted.

Since the session's commencement, the Opposition has been vocal both inside and outside the Assembly, demanding a debate on the voter list revision.

This issue has escalated to the Supreme Court, with the Opposition alleging irregularities in the Election Commission's processes.

The ECI has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), asserting that it enhances electoral integrity by "removing ineligible individuals" from the voter rolls.