‘Ye Ladki’: Row in Bihar Council as CM Nitish Kumar’s Remarks Trigger Ruckus and Suspensions

The Bihar Legislative Council witnessed high-octane drama on February 10, 2026, as Opposition members were suspended for the day and forcibly evicted by marshals. The ruckus stemmed from a heated exchange a day earlier, during which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly used derogatory language against the Leader of the Opposition and former CM, Rabri Devi.

The standoff has paralyzed the House, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demanding an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister.

The “Ye Ladki” Remark: What Happened on Monday?

The controversy ignited on Monday, February 9, during a discussion on the state’s law-and-order situation.

• The Incident: As Rabri Devi and RJD MLCs raised slogans regarding rising crimes against women, Nitish Kumar reportedly lost his temper. He referred to Rabri Devi as “Ye ladki” (this girl) and dismissed her protests as “useless nonsense.”
• Personal Attack: The CM further remarked that Rabri Devi was “simply inconsequential” and was only made Chief Minister because her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, had to step down.
• Mics Cut: Much of the exchange was not captured on the official transcript as microphones were switched off during the shouting match, but the video of the CM waving his fingers at the LoP went viral shortly after.

Chaos and Marshaling Out (Feb 10)

On Tuesday, the Opposition entered the House determined to secure an apology.

• The Suspension: Chairman Awadhesh Narain Singh repeatedly warned RJD MLCs to return to their seats. When they stormed the well of the House, he suspended four key leaders for the day: Rabri Devi, Sunil Singh, Ajay Kumar Singh, and Shashi Yadav.
• Eviction: When the MLCs refused to leave, the Chairman summoned marshals who physically removed the protesting members from the chamber.
• Caste Conflict: Minister Ashok Choudhary alleged that RJD MLC Sunil Singh used “abusive and casteist slurs” against him during the scuffle, leading to further condemnation from the Treasury benches.

Family Response: “Alzheimer’s and Dementia”

Rabri Devi’s son and RJD Working President Tejashwi Yadav launched a blistering attack on the Chief Minister from the Patna airport.

• Mental State: Tejashwi suggested the CM is suffering from “mental and ideological frustration,” even using terms like Alzheimer’s and Dementia to describe the 74-year-old leader’s behavior.
• Insult to Women: “What do you call a CM who calls the state’s first woman CM a ‘girl’? This reflects a patriarchal mindset that views women as inferior,” Tejashwi told reporters.
• Rohini Acharya’s Reaction: Taking to X, Rohini Acharya accused Kumar of making a habit of “violating parliamentary linguistic decorum” whenever he lacks facts to argue his case.

Key Figures in the Row