Tue Mar 04 11:35:25 UTC 2025: ## Bihar Assembly Witnesses Heated Exchange Between Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav

**Patna, [Date]** – The Bihar Legislative Assembly erupted in a bitter verbal clash today between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his former deputy, Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The heated exchange came during a debate on the state budget.

Yadav, who had earlier criticized the budget as “inflated” and filled with “lies,” interrupted Kumar’s speech on the NDA government’s development work. Kumar retaliated with a stinging personal attack, referencing Yadav’s father, former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, and claiming he had personally supported him despite opposition from within his own caste. He further clashed with Yadav over past political decisions, particularly concerning the separation of Extremely Backward Classes and Backward Classes in Bihar.

The spat marks a continuation of the ongoing feud between the two leaders since the collapse of their alliance in 2024. Yadav has repeatedly attacked Kumar’s government, most recently likening the 20-year-old NDA regime to a polluting, outdated vehicle that needs replacing, echoing the state’s policy on aged vehicles. Kumar’s response highlighted their complex history, referencing his past alliances and disagreements with Yadav’s father and the RJD. The assembly witnessed significant uproar throughout the exchange. The incident underscores the deep political divisions currently plaguing Bihar’s political landscape.

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