Tensions boiled over in the Bihar Vidhan Parishad on Monday, where CM Nitish Kumar’s pointed attack on Rabri Devi—calling her ‘Ee jo ladki hai’—dominated headlines from the chaotic proceedings. The flashpoint was the opposition’s relentless assault on the government’s handling of crime, led by the RJD firebrand.
Proceedings barely started when RJD women legislators, marshaled by Rabri Devi, unleashed a barrage of protests, waving banners and raising anti-government slogans on spiraling lawlessness. Undaunted, Nitish Kumar took the floor, unleashing fury on the disruptors. ‘You lot have achieved zilch—you just know how to make noise,’ he retorted, singling out Rabri Devi: ‘This girl—what does she know about anything? Action should be taken against these people.’
Defending his track record, the Chief Minister highlighted Bihar’s unprecedented growth trajectory, powered by central government backing. He dismissed the opposition’s governance era as barren, framing their antics as desperate ploys.
Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh struggled to maintain decorum, repeatedly asking opposition leaders to resume seats as the CM addressed the house. Yet, the melee persisted, prompting an adjournment to 2:30 PM. During the suspension, two crucial 2025 municipal service rule drafts were placed before the council.
The episode mirrors Nitish’s recent showdown with Tejashwi Yadav, whom he chided as a mere ‘child’ while alluding to Lalu Prasad Yadav. These high-octane exchanges expose raw nerves in Bihar’s political landscape, where law and order remains a potent weapon. As rival camps dig in, the coming months promise more such spectacles, potentially swaying public opinion ahead of key battles.