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In Bihar Council, Nitish Kumar shouts after RJD’s Urmila Thakur flags inadequate girls school issue

Thakur attempted to calm the situation, urging Rajak to remain quiet and let her continue.

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday shouted during a session of the State Legislative Council after an opposition RJD member raised concerns about the inadequate number of girls’ schools in her constituency. The heated exchange highlighted growing tensions between the ruling JD(U) and the opposition RJD over education and women’s empowerment in the state.

The incident occurred when RJD MLC Urmila Thakur expressed dissatisfaction with the response provided by Education Minister Sunil Kumar to her question about the lack of girls’ schools in her Begusarai district. Thakur pointed out that in many villages, girls are forced to walk four to five kilometers to reach the nearest school, depriving them of education.

Nitish Kumar, visibly irritated, retorted from his seat, “Do you people even know what we have done for girls’ education? Village girls hardly went to schools in Bihar until we came to power.” Thakur, however, countered the Chief Minister’s remarks, stating, “Sir, please do not say that. I too hail from a village. I belong to an older generation, yet I completed my schooling.”

Another RJD MLC, Munni Devi Rajak, joined the debate, asserting, “We have the right to question the government. It is your job to answer it.” Thakur attempted to calm the situation, urging Rajak to remain quiet and let her continue.

The Chief Minister, however, escalated the confrontation, rising to his feet and lashing out at the opposition. “You have no idea what has been done by us for women. You may be women yourselves, but what has been your contribution?” he questioned.

Kumar then targeted Rabri Devi, his predecessor and current leader of the opposition in the Upper House. Recalling the circumstances under which Rabri Devi became Chief Minister, Kumar said, “When her husband began to sink, he installed his wife [in the CM’s post].” He was referring to the time when Lalu Prasad, then Chief Minister, resigned after an arrest warrant was issued against him in the fodder scam case and handed over the reins to his wife.

“Your party [RJD] did nothing. You people know nothing. Whatever has been done for women, it has been done by me. Now women have no problems,” Kumar fumed before sitting down.

The exchange left Education Minister Sunil Kumar visibly bewildered. Order was restored only after Council Chairman Awadhesh Narain Singh intervened, urging opposition members to relent.

After Kumar left the House, RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh raised objections to the Chief Minister’s reference to Lalu Prasad as “her husband,” calling it disrespectful. Singh urged the Chairman to expunge the remark from the proceedings, stating, “Her husband is such a giant leader who is known to all. The manner in which the leader of the House spoke of him was uncalled for.”

However, Chairman Singh ruled that the remark did not warrant expunction, as it was not “unparliamentary.”

The heated debate underscores the ongoing political friction between the JD(U) and RJD in Bihar, particularly over issues of education and women’s empowerment. While Kumar emphasized his government’s achievements in improving girls’ education, the opposition accused him of failing to address persistent gaps in access to schools.

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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