Reservation and Wakf Board Bill Dominate Bihar Assembly Discussions

Rabri Devi Targets Nitish Kumar Over Waqf Board Bill

The Bihar Assembly witnessed high drama as the opposition, led by Tejashwi Yadav, protested against the Wakf Board Bill and questioned the government’s reservation policies. Accusing the administration of divisive politics, Yadav argued that the Bill undermines constitutional values and vowed to oppose its passage.

The assembly session also saw fiery debates on the state’s reservation history, with Yadav defending the contributions of previous administrations under Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. He claimed the current government has failed to uphold its promises, fueling dissatisfaction among marginalized communities.

In response, the government maintained that the Bill aligns with broader legislative goals, though it refrained from addressing specific concerns raised by the opposition.

As debates on the Wakf Board Bill and reservations intensify, Bihar’s political climate grows increasingly contentious. The opposition’s unified stance signals a determined effort to hold the government accountable for its policies.