In a bid to calm the storm brewing over Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s ‘larki’ jibe at Rabri Devi, state minister Dilip Jaiswal urged political rivals not to fan the flames unnecessarily. The comment, made in the assembly, has ignited a firestorm with RJD cadres up in arms, viewing it as a blatant disrespect to a senior woman leader.
Jaiswal, addressing the media in Patna, painted a picture of camaraderie between the key players. He noted the deep personal ties between Nitish and the Yadav family, where such colloquial exchanges are commonplace. ‘They speak freely because of their long-standing relationship—there’s no malice intended,’ the minister clarified, dismissing calls to politicize the episode.
Echoing similar sentiments, minister Vijay Chaudhary lambasted the opposition for their ‘hooliganism’ in legislative proceedings. He stressed the importance of adhering to house etiquette, pointing out that structured debates are the way to hold the government accountable. ‘If they choose chaos over questions, it undermines the dignity of democracy,’ Chaudhary asserted.
RJD leaders, however, are in no mood to let it slide. They’ve mobilized on social media, with a viral X post decrying the CM’s conduct as reflective of broader attitudes towards women in the state. The party warned that such behavior from the top emboldens lawbreakers, questioning how women’s security can be assured under such leadership. ‘Nitish’s instability endangers not just assembly decorum but the entire rule of law in Bihar,’ they charged.
The protest peaked with RJD MLCs blocking the council’s entrance, chanting against the CM’s ‘vulgarity.’ This episode highlights the razor-thin margins of Bihar’s coalition politics, where personal barbs can quickly unravel alliances. Observers are watching closely to see if cooler heads prevail or if this marks the beginning of a larger confrontation.