Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi engaged in a public dispute over scheduled caste and tribe reservation policies, with both officials calling for the other to step down. The confrontation highlights growing political tensions within the ruling coalition over affirmative action reforms.
Chirag Paswan has voiced his support for reservation, emphasizing it as a constitutional right rather than charity, amidst ongoing protests in Delhi and called for systematic demands.
A political aide to top BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, an incident that has intensified concerns over post-election violence in the state. Police have detained three people in connection with the murder.
Tensions have surfaced within Bihar’s ruling NDA alliance as the son of Jitan Ram Manjhi pushes for SC sub-quotas, prompting a strong countermove from rival party leader Chirag Paswan.
Union minister Chirag Paswan has indicated that the government is willing to engage in discussions with anti-reservation protesters, provided their demands are systematically presented.
Chirag Paswan responded to Tejashwi Yadav's jibe at Nitish Kumar by stating there is "no PM vacancy," indicating ongoing political maneuvering and rhetoric in India.
Actress Kangana Ranaut clarified rumors about her relationship with politician Chirag Paswan, stating they would have had children by now if the rumors were true.
Chirag Paswan has publicly endorsed Prashant Kishor's focus on development-oriented politics in Bihar, signaling potential political alignments in the region.