Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Nitish Kumar Criticizes Opposition in Bihar Assembly over Black Dress Protest
On the last day of the Bihar legislature's meeting, the Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, got upset with opposition members.
They were wearing black clothes to protest actions related to the electoral rolls.
Kumar criticized the opposition, suggesting they were wasting time and implied their behavior was not serious.
Protests led to temporary pauses in both the Legislative Council and the Assembly.
The Chief Minister also hinted at past corruption issues involving the opposition party.
Nitish Kumar rebuked opposition members in both Houses of the Bihar legislature for wearing black dresses.
The opposition was protesting against a special intensive revision of electoral rolls and an alleged attack on Tejashwi Yadav.
Nitish Kumar accused the opposition of wasting time and implied their actions were nonsensical.
Proceedings in both the Legislative Council and the Assembly were briefly adjourned due to the protests.
The Chief Minister alluded to corruption allegations against the RJD.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar and opposition members including Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav.
- What
- Nitish Kumar rebuked opposition members for protesting in black dresses.
- When
- On the final day of the monsoon session.
- Where
- Bihar legislature (both Houses)
- Why
- The opposition was protesting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition's Stance
Government's Stance
Protest
Opposition's Stance
Protesting against electoral roll revision
Government's Stance
Accused of wasting time and acting senselessly
- Chief Minister
- Nitish Kumar
- Opposition Leader (Lower House)
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Opposition Leader (Former CM)
- Rabri Devi
- Event
- Monsoon Session
- Protest Reason
- Electoral Roll Revision