Bihar CM Nitish Kumar suggests banning phones in Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently attracted media attention due to his comments and actions during a state legislature session. On March 20, he urged the Assembly Speaker to ban mobile phones in the House, suggesting that legislators should not rely on them for questions. This request was met with criticism from the opposition, including Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, who pointed out that phones were allowed for a paperless environment. In a notable moment, Kumar expressed a dire warning about the world’s future linked to mobile phone usage. He claimed to have stopped using a mobile phone since 2019. However, while he spoke against phones, a government worker nearby was caught on camera using hers. Later that day, during a legislative council meeting, Kumar confronted former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, questioning her past before her marriage. This led to allegations from Yadav that Kumar made inappropriate remarks towards her and other women in the assembly. In the evening, Kumar opened the Sepaktakraw World Cup in Patna, where a video surfaced showing him behaving oddly during the national anthem. Despite attempts from his Principal Secretary to quiet him, Kumar continued to greet people in a casual manner, leading to scorn and mockery from the opposition. Earlier, Kumar faced backlash for previous controversial remarks and actions, including a sexist statement about women’s clothing and a moment where he clapped during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Another topic of interest is Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar. Recently, there have been signs indicating that he may enter local politics. Posters welcoming him appeared, and he was seen in social gatherings with high-ranking party officials. Nishant, who has been focused on spirituality, may announce a political career after his upcoming marriage.