Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:41am on 22 Jul 2024,Monday Politics
The Centre has denied Bihar's request for Special Category Status, according to Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary. The decision, based on a 2012 Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) report, cites that Bihar does not meet the necessary criteria. This rejection is a significant blow to Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (U), a key NDA ally. The JD(U) has long advocated for this status, citing economic and infrastructural needs. The BJP, which holds 240 Lok Sabha seats, relies on JD(U) and other allies for a majority, making this a critical issue in coalition dynamics.
