Scholarship Fiasco and Paddy Procurement Protest Rock Jharkhand Assembly

The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed a tumultuous session as BJP legislators protested over alleged lapses in scholarship distribution and delayed paddy procurement. The JMM-led government blamed inadequate funding from the Central government for the scholarship issue. The uproar led to multiple disruptions in the proceedings.

The Jharkhand Assembly session on Monday was marked by a commotion led by BJP legislators, protesting alleged failures in providing scholarships and delayed paddy procurement. The BJP accused the state government of neglecting students and farmers, resulting in a loud disruption that halted the proceedings.

The JMM-led state government countered these accusations, claiming that insufficient funds released by the Central government were the root cause of the scholarship issue. Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar presented data highlighting the severe shortfall in funds allocated for scholarships, intensifying the debate.

Despite attempts by the Speaker to restore order, the chaos persisted with BJP members demanding immediate discussions. The finance minister tabled a supplementary budget amidst the uproar, deferring the discussion of budget proposals to the following day.