During the winter session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not raising the issue of reservation. Manjhi, who observed a one-day silent protest against the mistreatment he faced, warned Rahul Gandhi to be cautious in dealing with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He stated that Nitish Kumar could offer his respects to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, so Rahul Gandhi should be careful in his interactions with him. Manjhi gave an example of how Nitish Kumar paid tribute to the father of Minister Dr. Ashok Choudhary during his funeral.
The criticism from Jitan Ram Manjhi comes as the issue of reservation has been a topic of debate in Bihar. Many political parties have been demanding a review of the reservation policy, which prompted Manjhi to question Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the matter. Manjhi, who has been advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, believes that reservation is essential for the upliftment of these communities.
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, has been facing criticism from various political leaders for his handling of the reservation issue. Jitan Ram Manjhi’s warning to Rahul Gandhi reflects the growing discontent among the opposition parties towards Nitish Kumar’s government. It remains to be seen how the issue of reservation will be addressed in the coming days and what actions will be taken by the political leaders to address the concerns of marginalized communities.
