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Giridih violence: Chaos in Jharkhand Assembly, political tensions rise
The Statesman Delhi
|March 19, 2025
The violence in Giridih on Holi has sparked a major political dispute in Jharkhand.
The issue was raised in the state assembly on Tuesday during the budget session, leading to heated arguments between political parties.
As soon as the Question Hour began, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi demanded an urgent discussion on the incident, causing an uproar. The Speaker was forced to temporarily suspend proceedings due to the chaos.
Violent clashes between two communities marred Holi celebrations in Jharkhand's Giridih on Friday, leading to vehicles being set on fire and a brief disruption of peace in the district.
This story is from the March 19, 2025 edition of The Statesman Delhi.
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