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Political slugfest in Bihar as Centre rejects special status demand

IndiaTimes Monday, 22 July 2024
The BJP-led Centre rejected Bihar's request for special category status, citing a 2012 IMG report. Bihar fails to meet NDC criteria, including hilly terrains and tribal populations. Union Minister's response to JD(U)'s Rampreet Mandal reaffirmed this. Reviewing a March 30, 2012 report, the decision led to political reactions, with RJD criticizing Nitish Kumar and JD(U) appealing to NITI Aayog.
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