The Odisha Assembly on Friday witnessed chaotic scenes as legislators from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress staged separate protests over key issues concerning the state.
The RJD leader said he held several rounds of talk with representatives of the Pasi community, and said that the decision will be taken to stop the harassment of marginalised people through prohibition.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday reiterated the party's demand for a caste census, emphasizing that both the general census and caste-based enumeration should be conducted at the earliest.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLAs staged a protest outside the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. They alleged that nothing was announced for the unemployed, youth, farmers and women in the budget. RJD leaders were seen carrying a lollipop and a toy in their hands.
The move is set to spark controversy as when the BJP-led government hiked MLA salaries in February 2022, there was little pushback from Congress or Janata Dal (Secular).
A day ahead of the state Budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Sunday, said that the state provides the lowest social security pension in the country, and demanded an increase in the pension amount from Rs 400 to Rs 1,500 per month, emphasising the need for stronger
Reacting to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's remark on the three-language policy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that the diversity is the beauty of this country, and all languages should be respected.
Union Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh attacked Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the recent Cabinet expansion and said that "choron ko sab najar aate hain chor." (Thieves see everyone as thieves.
Calling Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, his "brother", Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that if Nishant joins politics then there is the possibility that JD(U) will survive.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the recent Cabinet expansion, stating that the people of Bihar don't want a "Khatara Gaadi" (outdated vehicle) in the state but want a "newer one."
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of stealing reservations in the state. He said that 65 percent reservations given by RJD were not included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution led by the BJP-NDA Central Government.
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).