Mic Glitch Interrupts Governor’s Address on Day 3 of Bihar Assembly’s Winter Session
Patna: On the third day of the Bihar Assembly’s winter session, the Governor’s address was briefly disrupted by a microphone malfunction. As soon as the Governor began speaking at 11:30 AM, the mic stopped working. Despite the issue, he continued delivering his speech, while the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister looked around in concern. After nearly five minutes, the Governor remarked, “I will speak a little louder,” and resumed his address without the functioning microphone.
Key Announcements in the Governor’s Address
The Governor highlighted several achievements and ongoing initiatives of the state government:
- The number of teachers in Bihar has increased to 5.2 lakh.
- Government medical colleges are being established in all 27 districts of the state.
- IGIMS is being expanded into a 3,000-bed super-specialty hospital, reducing the need for students to go outside the state for medical education.
- The government is working for the welfare of all sections of society.
- Women running successful small businesses will receive financial assistance of ₹2 lakh.
- The Gram Transport Scheme has now been extended to the panchayat level.
- Various initiatives have been taken for the minority community, including increased financial aid for divorced women—from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000.
- All domestic consumers are now receiving free electricity.
Political Developments After the Address
Following the Governor’s speech:
- Nitish Kumar was elected as the Leader of the House.
- Tejashwi Yadav was recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
- Narendra Narayan Yadav filed his nomination for the post of Deputy Speaker.