Opposition alleges vendetta as security of RJD, Congress leaders reduced in Bihar

Patna, Jan. 23 -- Opposition parties in Bihar have expressed serious objection and concern over the reduction in security arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, state Congress President Rajesh Ram, and Congress Legislative Council leader Dr. Madan Mohan Jha. They have alleged that the decision reflects vindictiveness and a conspiracy to suppress the voice of the opposition in a democracy.

According to the revised security arrangements, newly elected BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi, and JD(U) leader Lalan Singh have been provided Z-category security. Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav's security cover has been downgraded to the Y category. In addition, the se...