Bihar standoff as Rabri Devi refuses eviction of bungalow

A political standoff has escalated in Patna over a government bungalow, with former Chief Minister Rabri Devi refusing to vacate the official residence at 10 Circular Road despite a final eviction notice from the state government. The notice, issued Friday by the Bihar Building Construction Department, states the bungalow has been re-allotted to State Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Minister Nand Kishore Ram.

Rabri Devi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, publicly challenged Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday, stating she would not leave the premises. She told reporters that if the government wanted the bungalow, the chief minister should use force to evict her. Following her remarks, a heavy police contingent was deployed outside the residence. A senior police officer entered the bungalow for discussions but left shortly afterward without commenting.

The government's notice directs Rabri Devi to immediately occupy the government accommodation at 39 Harding Road, which was allotted to her in November of last year in her official capacity. Officials stated that the re-allotment of 10 Circular Road to the minister was a routine...