Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi spar over reservation policies, reigniting tensions as Paswan opposes the Mahadalit category introduced by Nitish Kumar over a decade ago.
Paswan opposed the move to create sub-category
Aug 30, 2026
11:21 am
What's the storyUnion ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi have locked horns over the issue of a separate sub-category for the most backward Dalit sections.
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief, Paswan, opposed the move as it could divide the community. He said those supporting it should resign from their posts.
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