Patna, Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi, chief of Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), is contemplating legal action against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following a heated exchange in the state assembly.Kumars outburst, described as using unparliamentary words, has spurred Manjhi to explore legal avenues to address the insult.Silent Protest Unveiled in PatnaManjhi, the former Bihar CM, accused Kumar of harassment and initiated a Maun Dharna (silent protest) in Patna. He expressed that the verbal onslaught not only targeted him but also insulted Dalits, resonating beyond Bihar to the entire nation.Manjhis Response to the Assembly InsultSpeaking on the incident, Manjhi, representing the Mahadalit community, condemned Kumars language. He stated that the derogatory remarks were not only disrespectful to him but also to Dalits nationwide. Manjhi, asserting his seniority in age and political experience, voiced his disappointment in the Chief Ministers conduct.Symbolic Protest at BR Ambedkars StatueManjhi alleged that the gates to BR Ambedkars statue in front of Patna High Court were closed during his planned protest. Undeterred, he announced plans to visit Delhis Rajghat after Chhath Puja to pray for Kumars mental well-being.Nitish Kumars OutburstThe discord between Kumar and Manjhi escalated on October 9 when Kumar, in response to Manjhi questioning the governments caste survey, unleashed a verbal tirade. Kumars derogatory remarks led to chaos in the House.Manjhis Political Journey and AllegationsOnce an ally of Nitish Kumars Janata Dal (United), Manjhi is now aligned with the BJP-led NDA. He assumed the role of Bihars Chief Minister from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015, succeeding Kumar. In light of Kumars recent outburst, Manjhi accused him of making him Chief Minister to further his own political agenda.The brewing political tension raises questions about the dynamics within Bihars political landscape, with Manjhi considering legal action as a response to the public insult.(With ANI Inputs)
