The PIL against the quota hike adds another layer to the political dynamics, with both JD(U) and BJP engaging in verbal sparring over the matter. The outcome of the court's decision on the PIL will be closely watched in the context of Bihar's evolving political landscape.

Kumar, the state's longest-serving CM, recalled his early experiences that led to his abhorrence for alcohol.

The development comes after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar granted his assent, paving the way for the implementation of the enhanced quota.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar disclosed on social media that a resolution (prastaav) urging the Centre to accept the demand was passed at the cabinet meeting he chaired earlier in the day.

The cumulative caste-based reservations have now been elevated from 50% to 65%, marking a significant adjustment in the state's affirmative action policies.

At present, Bihar has 50 per cent reservation for OBC, EBC, SC and ST and the bill proposes to enhance this up to 65 per cent while there would be 10 per cent reservation given to the upper castes people on the basis of their financial condition.

The chief minister said that those who don't support the demand for the special status are not interested in the development of the state.

Nitish has no right to berate another leader and say that he is hungry for power and position. As far as installing Manjhi as CM is concerned, it was Nitish’s political game, a drama, in which Manjhi became a pawn.

Kumar had apologised in both houses of the state legislature as well as outside for the remarks. However, the ruckus continued.

Bihar news: On Thursday, while speaking to the media, Manjhi said that the Bihar CM had lost his mental balance and underestimated him. "...I wanted to get up and speak (in the Assembly) but the Chief Minister got up and started saying nonsense.

​India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

There was nationwide outrage over the crude and brazen manner in which Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar described a sex act between a male and a female while linking the issue of female illiteracy with population growth.

Bihar: Nitish Kumar lost his cool over the former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi during discussion during the discussion on the Reservation Amendment Bill.

More than a third of families in Bihar are making do with an income of Rs 200 or less a day, while the number of SC-ST families living on similar earnings is nearly 43 per cent, according to the Caste Survey report tabled in the state assembly.

US Singer Mary Millben slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his derogatory remarks in the state assembly. She called on a courageous woman to step up and declare her candidature for Bihar Chief Minister. Mary Millben also asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to "empower a woman to lead in Bihar."

​India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

It was expected that after Nitish Kumar's apology, the row over his remarks on population control would end but the BJP leaders, including PM Modi targeted the Bihar CM escalating the matter.

Nitish has now revived the demand for granting special category status to Bihar, in order to carry out poverty alleviation program which may require Rs 2.5 lakh crore.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's comment on population control triggered a huge political outrage. NCW Rekha Sharma sought his apology and she also sought condemnation from some women politicians, including Priyanka Chaturvedi.

PM Modi said, "A big leader of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, 'Ghamandiya Gathbandhan' used indecent language for women inside Assembly yesterday. They are not ashamed. No leader of the INDI alliance said a single word against it. People who think like this about women, can they do anything good for you?".