A heated exchange occurred in the Bihar Legislative Council between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Rabri Devi over reservation issues. Protests by RJD members in green T-shirts led to Kumar calling the protest 'bogus' and making personal remarks about Devi's tenure as Chief Minister, provoking a strong response from the opposition.
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