Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday spoke to Khushboo of Danapur, Patna who was not allowed to study science after matric and said that both the central government and the Bihar government will facilitate her studies.
Speaking to ANI, Tejashwi also criticized the Bihar government, saying it has failed to control rising crime. He accused CM Nitish Kumar of being "unconscious" and alleged that those in power are protecting criminals, leading to a breakdown in law and order.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha termed the murder of Munger ASI Santosh Kumar Singh as "unfortunate," and said that the administration may use any means to handle such people or carry out encounters if needed.
Bihar's Leader of Opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav staged a protest against the Bihar government earlier on Sunday, demanding 65 percent reservation in educational and public employment.
Terming Bihar cabinet expansion a "diversion tactic", Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Wednesday said that there is a "battle for supremacy" between Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United).
Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav on Sunday targeted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the BPSC aspirant protest saying that those who are against the students have lost everyone is supporting the Bihar Bandh.
Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has vowed to continue his indefinite fast until the Bihar government meets the demands of protesting BPSC students.
On the first day of the New Year 2025, the Department of Tourism, Bihar launched a calendar highlighting lesser-known destinations of the state with the aim of transforming them into popular tourist spots.
Gandhi lashed out at the Bihar government over lathicharge against students by the police and the use of water cannons against them during the cold weather. She said that instead of curbing corruption, it was the students whose voices were being suppressed.
Speaking to mediapersons, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "... Is there even a government here (in Bihar)? CM Nitish Kumar is not capable of taking a decision anymore... He is just a face now... If the (BPSC) question paper was leaked then re-examination should be conducted for everyone..."
Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore on Friday condemned the Bihar government's handling of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirant's protest, stating that democracy has been replaced with "lathi-tantra" (rule of the stick) in the state.