BJP MLA Maithili Thakur is raising her constituency's issues in the Bihar Assembly. Simultaneously, RJD MPs protested in Parliament, demanding special status for Bihar and highlighting law and order concerns after the Union Budget.
BJP MLA on raising constituency issues
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said she is actively raising issues concerning her constituency during the ongoing Bihar Assembly Budget Session, following briefings for first-time legislators. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "The Governor mentioned many things, explaining how Bihar has been developing over the years, what it was like before, and how it has improved. I still have a copy of his address with me, which includes the statistics he presented about the current situation in Bihar."
"Today, all the proceedings were explained, and how we need to attend every working day. This was explained because there are many first-time MLAs this time, so they were given separate instructions," she added.
Thakur added that she is submitting questions day by day, as MPs and MLAs are required to do so fourteen days in advance, and stressed that she intends to raise all issues affecting her constituency. "I am raising all the issues of my constituency by submitting questions day by day, as we have to submit questions fourteen days in advance. I will raise all the issues of my constituency," she said.
On the recent death of a NEET aspirant, Thakur urged swift justice, saying, "The victim should get justice as soon as possible. Our Home Minister is in action mode regarding this."
RJD MPs protest in Parliament for Bihar's special status
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MPs staged a protest in Parliament, raising multiple issues related to Bihar, including the demand for special category status, law and order concerns, and the recent NEET aspirant death.
Speaking to ANI during the protest, RJD MP Misa Bharti said that the party decided to raise "burning issues" of Bihar during the ongoing Budget Session as the Union Budget failed to address the state's long-pending demands. "There are several issues in Bihar, several demands of the people there which have not been met. Budget Session is underway. So, we all thought that the burning topics of Bihar be raised, especially that of the special status to Bihar. There was nothing for Bihar in the budget. We are also raising the issue of law and order in Bihar, of NEET aspirants' deaths. We want the Govt to respond and that action be taken...," Bharti said.
Holding placards and raising slogans, RJD leaders accused the Centre of neglecting Bihar in the Union Budget, alleging that pressing concerns of the state were being ignored despite repeated demands raised by the opposition.
The demand for special category status for Bihar has been a long-standing issue, with opposition parties arguing that the state requires additional central assistance due to its socio-economic challenges, frequent natural disasters, and comparatively low per capita income. Apart from the special status demand, the RJD MPs also highlighted the issue of deteriorating law and order in the state. Referring to the death of a NEET aspirant, the party demanded accountability and immediate action.
Budget Session Schedule
The protest comes following the motion of thanks for President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha. The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on February 4 (Wednesday). Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to reply on February 11.
The Budget session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments. (ANI)
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