A petition was filed in Bihar court against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for alleged disrespect to the national anthem during a public event. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Kumar and questioned his fitness to govern, suggesting his resignation amid concerns about his actions and statements.
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A controversy erupted at Aligarh Muslim University after BJP MP Satish Gautam supported Hindu students wanting to celebrate Holi, stating no permission was needed. Accusations arose of the university denying a 'Holi Milan' event, which AMU officials refuted, asserting no special group functions are allowed. Congress criticized BJP for politicizing the issue.
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