Budget 2024: Why were Jayant Chaudhary and Jitan Ram Manjhi not seen in the all-party meeting?

In today's all-party meeting concerning the monsoon session of Parliament, the issue of granting special state status to Bihar was brought up. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to social media to highlight this demand, stating that it was raised by the Janata Dal (United) (JDU). The request for special status is aimed at ensuring additional financial support and development benefits for Bihar, which is one of India's economically disadvantaged states. The move underscores the persistent regional disparities and the ongoing political efforts to address them through legislative and economic measures. The demand for special status is expected to be a significant topic during the monsoon session discussions.