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 issue of SC sub-quotas, with both leaders demanding each other's resignation.

The rift intensified after Manjhi's son advocated for sub-categorization within the Scheduled Castes, a move Paswan strongly opposed, leading to a heated exchange of barbs between the two Bihar-based NDA allies.

This internal conflict poses a significant challenge for the BJP-led coalition in Bihar, as the disagreement threatens to disrupt the unity of the NDA ahead of upcoming political engagements.