Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Bihar Assembly Heated Over Student Protests
In Bihar's Legislative Assembly, there was a big argument about student protests.
The opposition said the government used too much force against students, while the ruling party said some protesters were not really students but people causing trouble.
Both sides shouted a lot, and the assembly had to stop for a while.
The opposition wanted the government to talk to the students, but the ruling party wanted an investigation into the attacks on lawmakers and journalists.
The final day of Bihar's Monsoon Session saw heated debates over student protests.
The opposition accused the government of using excessive force against students.
The ruling alliance condemned attacks on MLAs and journalists during the protests.
Both sides demanded statements and investigations from each other.
The assembly proceedings were disrupted due to the heated exchanges.
- Who
- Bihar Legislative Assembly members, including Alok Mehta (RJD) and Raju Tiwari (Ruling Alliance)
- What
- Heated exchanges over student protests and alleged police action
- When
- Final day of the Monsoon Session
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To address the recent student agitation and the government's response to it
Opposition's Stance
Ruling Alliance's Stance
Use of Force Against Students
Opposition's Stance
The opposition accused the government of using excessive force against students, including arrests and firing, and demanded a statement from the government.
Ruling Alliance's Stance
The ruling alliance contested the opposition's version, alleging that the protests were infiltrated by anti-social elements and political groups using students as a front.
Attacks on MLAs and Journalists
Opposition's Stance
The opposition focused on the alleged police action against students, arguing for dialogue instead of force.
Ruling Alliance's Stance
The ruling alliance condemned the attacks on MLAs and journalists during the protests, demanding an impartial investigation and a censure motion.
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Session
- Monsoon Session
- Key Figures
- Alok Mehta (RJD), Raju Tiwari (Ruling Alliance)
- Issues Raised
- Police action against students, attacks on MLAs and journalists
- Demands
- Government statement, impartial investigation, censure motion