Accusing RJD of disrespecting a Dalit icon, ruling alliance MLAs refused to budge until a formal apology was issued. The controversy overshadowed RJD’s push for hiking reservation quotas from 50% to 85% for OBCs, EBCs, and other backward classes. In response, opposition benches waved placards amplifying their demand, turning the floor into a visual clash of ideologies.

Outside the house, tensions simmered with prior protests including effigy burnings targeting Tejashwi Yadav. RJD’s Sarvesh dismissed the backlash as a ploy to distract from central government policies eroding marginalized communities’ rights. He insisted his words were twisted out of context, praising Paswan’s legacy by noting better outcomes under his influence.

LJP(RV)’s Raju Tiwari condemned the statement as blatantly casteist, reaffirming their commitment to honoring Paswan’s memory. As the political slugfest intensifies, Bihar’s lawmakers appear more focused on personal vendettas than governance, raising questions about legislative productivity amid the ongoing budget session.