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News Topical, Digital Desk : Yesterday (February 23), in Patna, the capital of Bihar, Chowkidars and Dafadars took to the streets demanding jobs in place of their ancestors. They argued that a Dafadar is a part of the Chowkidar hierarchy. The protest, which began at Kargil Chowk in Patna, was demanding the reinstatement of dependents of retired Dafadars and Chowkidars. The protesters reached Dak Bungalow Square and attempted to break through barricades and proceed further. Police then resorted to lathi-charge to stop them, and also lathi-charged those protesting on the street.
Opposition created ruckus in the House during the budget session.
The opposition created a huge uproar in the Assembly during the budget session today (February 24) . Opposition MLAs raised slogans in the well of the House, raising slogans like "Nitish, come to your senses" and "A dictatorial, lathi-charged government will not work." The protest on Monday was to demand an increase in honorarium and improvements in service conditions, and the opposition MLAs were urging the government to meet these demands.
During this, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said in the House, "This won't work. Look at our numbers and yours. You are so few." He then added, "Your government didn't do any work, but we did a lot of work. You're all talking nonsense."
There was an altercation between CM Nitish Kumar and RJD MLA Bhai Virendra.
During this debate in the House, an altercation broke out between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD MLA Bhai Virendra. Following this, JDU minister Vijay Chaudhary stated that the opposition raised the Chowkidar-Dafadar issue and did not stop the protest. He also stated that in a democracy, everyone has the right to express their views and that they would not stop the protest. However, the government stated that its decision on service conditions was historic and that it would consider the remaining demands.
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