Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reached Patna University on Monday, March 30, 2026, to inaugurate the new administrative and academic buildings. During this visit, a group of students staged a protest against the state government and the university administration. The protest occurred as the Chief Minister arrived for the official ceremony, highlighting friction between the students and the administration.
What were the main demands and reasons behind the student protest?
Students expressed their anger over being excluded from the inauguration ceremony of their own university buildings. They claimed that the university administration and the Vice-Chancellor did not invite the student community to the event. The protesters described the ceremony as politically motivated rather than academic. During the protest, students displayed posters and chanted slogans demanding the immediate repeal of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). One student pointed out that students are the primary stakeholders of the university, yet they were left out of the official function.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from Bihar Legislative Council
On the same day as the university event, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council. This decision follows his recent election to the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant transition in his political career and Bihar politics. Awadhesh Narain Singh, Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, officially confirmed the resignation. JDU MLA Dulal Chandra Goswami supported the Chief Minister, stating that his leadership has transformed the state. The resignation signifies a move to the national political stage for the leader.
- Event Location: Patna University Campus
- Buildings Inaugurated: Administrative and Academic blocks
- Date of Protest: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Primary Grievance: Exclusion from ceremony and opposition to NEP 2020
- Official Status: Nitish Kumar resigned from Bihar Legislative Council after Rajya Sabha win
