NDA Allies Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi Clash Over Quota

Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi engaged in a public confrontation on August 30, 2026, over the implementation of SC sub-quotas.

Paswan demanded Manjhi's resignation from the cabinet, while Manjhi's son, Santosh Suman, defended the push for sub-categorization within the Scheduled Castes.

The rift threatens the stability of the NDA coalition in Bihar, with both leaders trading barbs over their respective stances on reservation policies.