North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: During the ongoing session in Bihar Legislative Assembly, there was a huge uproar when Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD MLA Bhai Virendra made a controversial statement. He insisted, “This house belongs to anyone’s father,” after which there was a fierce debate and dispute between the ruling party and the opposition. This statement has come in the midst of the ongoing war between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav, causing mercury and climbing in the state politics. In fact, during the assembly session, when there was a debate on an issue, brother Virendra used this idiom, registering his objection to something. His gesture was towards the ruling party, where BJP and JDU MLAs were sitting. Considering this statement against the dignity and system of the House, the MLAs of the ruling party immediately started protesting. Describing his statement as vulgar and unpleasant, there was fierce slogans, causing an atmosphere of chaos in the House. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav (who are currently part of the Grand Alliance government, if this statement is after Nitish’s NDA returns as NDA as NDA is as common references) between such statements between political relations between the complexity of political relations. Brother Virendra is considered close to Tejashwi Yadav, and his statement would have upset Nitish Kumar’s supporters. However, the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister did not directly react to the statement, but the members of his party condemned the MLA. The Speaker had to intervene during the uproar. He objected to the statement of Bhai Virendra and urged all the members to maintain the dignity of the House. He appealed to him to withdraw his words and control his feelings. The Bihar assembly is often known for its sharp debate and eloquence, but many times these debates reach personal and indefinite comments. This incident shows how deep political differences are in Bihar and how the literal battle between leaders often cross parliamentary dignity. Such statements also question the quality of debate in democracy and send wrong messages among the public. It is expected that all political parties will take care of the dignity of the House in future and keep their words in a respectable manner.
