Bihar BJP MLA Thrown Out Of Assembly Amid Discussion On Ram Navami Violence

Bihar MLA and BJP leader Jibesh Kumar was escorted out of the state assembly for allegedly creating ruckus during a discussion over the violence which broke out in parts of Bihar following Ram Navami celebrations.

Visuals from outside the assembly show Mr Kumar being carried by four marshalls. He can be heard saying, "This is how they are treating Opposition leaders."

The BJP has accused the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) government of failing to check communal disturbances in Sasaram and Bihar Sharif towns. The government though has claimed that there was BJP-RSS involvement in the clashes and also deplored Amit Shah's remarks at a rally in Nawada district on Sunday, where he had vowed to "hang the rioters upside down" if the BJP came to power in the state. The administration has so far maintained that riots in Sasaram and Bihar Sharif towns have led to no casualty.

On the action against Jibesh Kumar, the government said that he had insulted the speaker.

"Some leaders of the Opposition today insulted the speaker. They called him 'besharam' (shameless), which is the biggest insult to the assembly," Kumar Sarvajeet, Bihar's agriculture minister, told the media.

He also reiterated that the situation across the state is peaceful now.

The home ministry has decided to send additional paramilitary forces to Bihar after violence in the state.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged that communal tensions in the state were triggered by some people indulging in "gadbad" (mischief).

"Communal tensions during Ram Navami festivities at Sasaram and Bihar Sharif are disturbing. Such incidents happened for the first time in the area. It's not natural," Mr Kumar said.