Chirag Paswan and Jitan Manjhi Trade Resignation Demands Over Quota Row

Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Manjhi have clashed publicly over the issue of quota allocation, with both sides demanding the other's resignation. The dispute reflects a longstanding divide over sub-categorisation within Dalit communities. Chirag Paswan's position mirrors that of his late father Ram Vilas Paswan, who had strongly opposed the creation of a separate 'Mahadalit' category in Bihar. That category was introduced over a decade ago by then Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The disagreement highlights underlying tensions within the NDA alliance over caste-based reservation policies.
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