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Bihar Assembly disgrace
Bihar Assembly disgrace, democracy, Bihar
Bihar legislators shame democracy
Microphones, chairs and desks were thrown by the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, in "protest" against a corrupt government. When slippers were hurled at the Speaker on Wednesday, marshals or security guards evicted 17 Opposition MLAs.
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July 21, 2010 2:28
Two days of rowdy scenes in the Bihar Assembly, 64 MLAs suspended. Elected leaders pushing each other, hitting people with furniture and flower pots, rolling in mud – it has to be seen to be believed.
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July 21, 2010 4:56
In a man-dominated world, a woman of action. This MLC's temper tantrum involved hurling flower pots at people within striking range and rolling on the ground. She was eventually dragged away, through mud.
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July 21, 2010 2:14
On Tuesday, they were on national television flinging furniture. So were Bihar's MLAs red-faced and on best behavior today? Not really. Slippers were thrown and Marshalls had to carry out rowdy MLAs.
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July 20, 2010 1:48
A close look at democracy. A large table held aloft to be thrown. MLAs crossing chairs. The Speaker beleaguered. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar upset. Ex Chief Minister Lalu Yadav livid. No apologies.
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July 20, 2010 2:00
They could not agree upon what issue they would debate. So the elected members of the Bihar Assembly decided to settle the matter in the most basic fashion. They hurled words and furniture at each other.
