Barely settled into their seats, two dynamic women MLAs from Bihar’s treasury benches have ignited the assembly with tough questions to their own leaders. BJP’s celebrated singer Maithili Thakur and JD(U)’s rising star Komal Singh spotlighted hospital horrors and phantom stadiums, embodying a no-nonsense approach to governance.
Maithili Thakur’s February 9 outburst targeted the health sector’s Achilles heel. Detailing her area’s hospital—riddled with cracks, dripping ceilings, and zero MBBS staff—she questioned the disconnect between soaring budgets and squalid facilities. ‘Are we awaiting a collapse?’ she asked pointedly, unsatisfied with Minister Mangal Pandey’s assurances of repairs and approvals.
Insisting on ground truth over paperwork, Thakur’s appeal blended respect with urgency: ‘Fix this for the people.’ Her transition from stage to assembly has already made waves.
Komal Singh, elected from Gayghat in 2025, struck on February 3 against sports infrastructure mirages. Branding official reports ‘untrue,’ she revealed barren school grounds masquerading as Rs 1.2 crore stadiums lacking essentials. Minister Shreyasi Singh acknowledged the 2021 build but offered site checks and upgrades to resolve discrepancies.
Born into politics—father MLC, mother MP—Singh’s youth belies her command. These confrontations during budget proceedings signal shifting dynamics in Bihar’s NDA. Ruling MLAs unafraid to push back could invigorate accountability, pressuring the government amid public scrutiny.