Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra: A Rallying Cry for Justice and Dignity
In the distance, 70-year-old Raghunath Das saw red flags marching and heard slogans for a just Bihar. Barefoot, he sprang from his field and ran, heart pounding. He knew it was the padyatra taken out by CPI(ML) Liberation, and he had to reach them to tell what was happening in his village – Singhatiya. Just as he reached the marchers, he looked for CPIML General Secretary Comrade Dipankar Bhattacharya and informed him that the land mafia in his village were trying to take away the lands of the poor which were granted to them under bhoodan. Tears welled up in his tired eyes, his voice cracking with emotion. In that moment, Raghunath wasn’t just speaking for himself, but for generations of the landless, the oppressed – the forgotten of Bihar.
He said to the yatra leaders, “For me, the red flags of this march are not just political symbols—they are a beacon of hope. They represent the fight for my land and the dignity of my people.” This was the epitome of the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra [Transform Bihar Justice March] that was taken out by CPIML on pro-people issues across the state, which became the symbol of hope for every marginalised and poor household.
Dalit, Muslims, poor, women, share croppers, workers, and others reached the yatra in solidarity with the issues raised and to share their woes and concerns about what was happening to them. There is widespread anger among people against Nitish-Modi double-engine government that has turned a blind eye to people’s suffering.
“What began as a yatra has transformed into a people’s movement,” declared Comrade Dipankar in his address to the media in Jehanabad. The people are demanding justice, dignity, and an end to violence and state neglect. CPIML’s Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra embodies this call, marching toward a new, just Bihar.
This was no ordinary march—it was a journey on foot through the heart of Bihar, meant to listen to the marginalised and poor, to bring their struggles to the forefront. From villages like Singhatiya, where Raghunath Das cried out for justice, to countless others, the people themselves led the way. They came with their pain, their frustration—raising issues of crumbling infrastructure, the brutal atrocities against Dalits and women, and the livelihood that was being stolen from workers.
The yatra became a platform for the unheard. Their demands were clear: they wanted CPIML to be their voice, to stand firm against every injustice, every atrocity, and to fight for their right to live with dignity.
Traversing Across Bihar, on Foot
The Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra was taken out in four zones of the state – the Magadh Zone, Mithila Zone, Saran Zone and Tirhut Zone – and also had auxiliary yatras in Ziradei, Baheri, Arwal and Nalanda, while area/block level yatras were held in Buxar, Purnea, Vaishali, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Sheikhpura, Banka, Rohtas, Khagaria, Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul, Aurai, Aurangabad and many others (for more details refer to the map on Page 17). Across Bihar, nearly 5,000 marchers walked across 29 districts of the state, listening to the people, extending our support to them and receiving solidarity. The yatra, the clarion call for a new and just Bihar, culminated on 26 October in Patna, and a mass convention was organised on 27 October.
Magadh Zone
The Magadh Zone yatra, was flagged off on 16th October from Krishnanagar village of Nawada district. This village, on September 18th, witnessed a case of atrocity against Dalit families, when the land mafia burnt down 32 houses belonging to Manjhi and Ravidas communities. This march was led by Comrade Dipankar Bhattacharya and Politburo member Amar, who started the march after paying floral tributes at the statues of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan and senior leader of Indian People’s Front (IPF) Surendra Singh. CPIML MLAs Mahanand Singh, Gopal Ravidas and Rambali Singh Yadav and MLC Shashi Yadav were also part of this contingent, along with hundreds of party activists and supporters.
A mass meeting was addressed by Comrade Dipankar in Ambedkar Park in Nawada, before proceeding towards Hisua. He said that the people of Bihar reject the ongoing model of governance of Nitish-BJP regime and that CPIML’s march across Bihar is to raise major issues of the people of the state with the determination to transform Bihar into a state where justice will not be elusive to the poorest. The Constitution of India, as handed over to us by Dr. Ambedkar, promises equality to all, and non-discrimination, be it religion, caste or language. The Preamble of our Constitution also ensures social and economic justice for every citizen. We strive for a Bihar which will guarantee our constitutional rights and end discrimination, he said.
The demands raised, including the roll-back of smart metres and land survey, delivering on the promise of Rs. 2 lakh financial assistance to low-income households, 5 decimal land for the landless, pucca houses for all poor households, justice for those who were met with caste atrocity and gender violence, expansion of caste reservations based on the socioeconomic survey conducted, special status for Bihar, financial relief for those in distress due to unprecedented floods, recognition of scheme workers, etc., struck a chord with everyone who witnessed the yatra. Not only an overwhelming number of them joined in at every village, but chimed in with the slogans as the yatra passed through their bazaars.
On Day 2, JNUSU President Dhananjay joined the yatra and on the way interacted with students-youth (see the report on Page 26).
The Magadh Zone’s yatra covered a total of 250 km on foot and passed through Nawada, Gaya, and Jehanabad, to reach Patna on October 26th. The auxiliary yatras taken out in Nalanda and Arwal also joined the Magadh Zone yatra at Arwal and Jehanabad, respectively. En route in Gaya, a delegation of midday meal workers’ union welcomed the yatra at the Falgu river and joined in the march. A large public gathering was organised at Gandhi Maidan, wherein a big contingent of Jeevika and ASHA workers congratulated the party on the initiative and for raising their demands and giving voice to their struggles as part of the yatra.
After the jansamvad, Lalita Devi, wife of Sajjan Manjhi, joined in support of the cause undertaken by the yatra. Sajjan, a daily wage labourer, was murdered for simply asking for his wages of Rs. 100- an act of defiance that cost him his life. His brutal killing sent shockwaves through his community, laying bare the violent feudal structures that still dominate many parts of Bihar. In the wake of her husband’s murder, Lalita Devi, was left devastated but determined. When the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra reached her village, she did not hesitate to join. Carrying the weight of her loss, she walked at the forefront of the procession, her head held high, a red flag in her hands. "My husband was killed for demanding what was rightfully his," she said, her voice strong despite the sorrow. "I march with this yatra because I believe in its call for justice—not just for him, but for all those like him." The tragic story of Sajjan Manjhi has come to symbolise the struggle of thousands of Dalit laborers across Bihar.
Thereafter, a delegation from Insaaf Manch also joined the yatra at Dhaniya Bagicha to speak about the threat of eviction they are facing from the railways. Students of AYUSH spoke about their concerns, and school children talked about the state of government schools in Bihar to the marchers. Students from Central University of South Bihar discussed their issues with JNUSU president Comrade Dhananjay, who is a native of Gaya.
Similarly, the North Koel Canal Sangharsh Morcha, a farmers’ group demanding clean water supply among other rights, welcomed the yatra in Panchanpur. The following day when the yatra reached Chiraili village of Tekari block, the villagers, along with Sanjay Manjhi’s family welcomed the yatra. On June 5, 2024 when the whole country was immersed in discussing the 2024 poll outcome, Narendra Modi was celebrating the escape from losing his throne and Jitan Ram Manjhi was collecting his victory certificate for Gaya (SC) Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Manjhi was trying to save his land from being taken over by powerful feudal forces. That's when he lost his hands while trying to save his head from the sword of feudal power. One hand was chopped off and a finger on the other hand sustained severe injuries, including the loss of a finger. Comrade Rambali Yadav, CPI(ML) MLA from Ghosi, Jahanabad had led a fact-finding team to Chiraili and brought to the fore the reality of eviction of Dalits behind this brutal feudal violence. Some of the accused have been arrested, but Sanjay Manjhi is yet to get any effective compensation. He is still awaiting justice and some compensation and income support that will enable him to sustain his family.
At Manikpur on October 20th, the Mou Sangharsh Morcha, a platform fighting for the formation of a block covering Mou and a cluster of 10 panchayats, welcomed the yatra. At the public meeting in Jehanabad, ambulance drivers, who have not received wages for four months, residents of a Dalit village who have been waiting for a connecting road, ASHA and jeevika workers who are fighting against the apathetic government for their rights, farmers, rural labourers, shop keepers of the local market and passers-by extended their support to the yatra. And just as the yatra left from Jehanabad towards Nadaul, two school girls – Soni and Smriti – who watched the yatra at a distance just as their school closed for the day, joined in. Their curiosity and courage led them to join us, and for the next few kilometers, until we reached Gopalpur for a lunch break, they marched alongside us, raising full-throated slogans. It was the first time these young girls had ever participated in a protest or raised slogans, but their energy invigorated the entire group. Soni and Smriti’s spontaneous decision to join the yatra reminded us of the potential of the younger generation to lead the way toward democracy, progress, and justice. Their presence was a beacon of hope, showing that the future belongs to those who dare to stand up for what is right. The Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra has been remarkable not only for its message but also for the unity across generations it has fostered. Elderly villagers who have endured years of suffering walked side by side with young students whose energy and passion ignite new hope.
The yatra was truly representative of the people’s aspirations in Bihar, became a beacon of hope to fight for a bright future, while taking inspiration from the martyrdom of the leaders who waged struggles for a better Bihar - be it Dashrath Manjhi, Virendra Vidrohi, Jagadev Prasad, Kailash Ram, Bhuin Ram, Jagannath Mishra, Shyam Vihari Benipuri.
Mithila Zone
The Mithila yatra began from Benipatti with a garlanding of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue by Polit Bureau member Dhirendra Jha, Central Committee member Manju Prakash, Darbhanga District Secretary Vaidyanath Yadav, Madhubani District Secretary Dhruv Narayan Karn, AISA National General Secretary Prasenjit Kumar, Insaf Manch State Vice President Neyaz Ahmed, Abhishek Kumar, Pappu Khan, Rani Singh, Shanichari Devi, Ashok Paswan, Madan Chand Jha, Mayank, Lokesh Raj, Deepak Yaduvanshi, Surendra Prasad Singh, member of the Samastipur District Committee, along with leaders of mass organisations from three districts. Benipatti has emerged as a significant center for the communist movement in Bihar. On January 4, 1947, during a land struggle against Andhri Mahant, zamindar forces attacked a gathering where Bhogendra Jha was injured. To protect him, Palatu Yadav and Sant Khatwe were martyred.
Following this, a padyatra (march on foot) of over 200 people began with decorated four-wheel vehicles, flags, banners, and festoons. The padyatris paid tribute to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s statue in Benipatti Nagar Panchayat. The march passed through Sarisav and reached the village of Dhakjari, home of a prominent CPI leader, Rajkumar Purve. His statue was also garlanded here.
On Day 3 of the yatra, discussions were held criticising government negligence on the closure of Rayam Sugar Mill with over 200 farmers and labourers. CPI(ML) Legislative Party Leader Mahboob Alam said that the governments of Delhi and Patna are disconnected from the ground reality, and vowed to raise the issues of closed industries in the assembly. The padyatra engaged with landless Dom families and others facing exclusion from housing and ration benefits. Many expressed interest in joining CPI(ML) as the march progressed through several villages.
On October 20, Day 5 of the yatra, the march began from the party office in Laheriasarai and reached Polo Maidan, where the grand and vibrant Mithila Vikas Sammelan (Mithila Development Conference) was held. The auxiliary yatra from Baheri joined the conference after garlanding Karpoori Thakur's statue. The march reached Bibhutipur on October 23. Throughout the eight-day journey, thousands of comrades participated, with numerous assemblies and public dialogues that transformed the padyatra into a movement. About 35 comrades remained steadfast from start to finish, while many more joined at various points along the route. The unwavering spirit of women and the enthusiasm of student youth were the padyatra's main strengths. Notably, three comrades nearing 70 years old sustained their participation, while several women traveled long distances with children. Leaders affiliated with the Insaf Manch made a significant presence throughout the journey. The involvement of intellectuals and leaders from the RJD provided support in various forms, significantly strengthening the party's presence and expansion in Madhubani, Darbhanga, and Samastipur.
Saran Zone
The "Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra"- Saran Zone commenced on October 16 from Kateya Bazaar at 10:30 AM. The journey began with a warm welcome in Sohariya, Bhore, and Hussepur, where people greeted the procession with drums and music. The yatra was led by Satyadev Ram, Amarjeet Kushwaha, Sohila Gupta, Indrajit Chaurasia, Hansnath Ram, Ravindra Singh, Jitendra Paswan, Mukesh Kushwaha, and Amarnath Yadav. Additionally, several district committee members from Gopalganj and Siwan participated.
During its course, the yatra passed through Nautan Bazaar, Mairwa Station, Darouli block, Aandar Bazaar, Rasulpur, Daudpur and reached Chhapra Railway Station on October 23, covering a distance of 184 kilometres.
Tirhut Zone
The Tirhut Zone yatra, traversing through West Champaran, East Champaran and Muzaffarpur districts. It covered a total distance of 236 kilometers from October 16 to October 25, 2024. The march began on October 16 from the historic Bhitiharwa Ashram in the Gonaha block, with participants gathering at 9:30 AM. Prior to the commencement, a tribute was paid at 8 AM to Mahatma Gandhi's statue, attended by CPI(ML) Central Committee member and Sikta MLA Veerendra Prasad Gupta, Saroj Chaube (General Secretary of the Mid-day meal Workers Union), along with hundreds of others including RJD leaders.
As the march progressed, a street meeting was organised at Bhathoda market, and further tributes were made at the statues of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Abdul Hamid in Naraktia Ganj. Throughout the march, numerous public dialogues and street meetings were held, particularly in Dalit and marginalised communities. Significant participation from women and local leaders emphasised pressing issues such as housing, income certificates, and violence against vulnerable groups.
The march concluded on October 25 at Jubba Sahni Park in Muzaffarpur, culminating in a day filled with street meetings and tributes, reinforcing the momentum of the movement.
The Demands
“Smart meter bade lootere dada”… a song that was played as the padyatra nuzzled through villages and town bazaars… was not only catchy, but struck a rhythm with the deep rooted dissonance that the people of Bihar have been feeling against the double engine government.
Whether it is the blood-sucking smart meter that has made electricity exponentially expensive, or the land survey being carried out that is resulting in mass eviction of the poor and Dalit bastis being arsoned, the common people felt that it was their inner voices that the padyatra was resounding.
The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Government is conducting a land survey to allegedly maintain transparent land records and to remove “encroachment” on government lands. While the poor have not been able to get their land records in order due to government apathy, the government has taken up the land survey, which aims to make records transparent and to remove so-called encroachments from government lands. Which means that the poor will be evicted from the lands they have been tilling for several decades and generations, and on which they have built their homes. The arson of Dalit basti in Nawada, Raghunath Das’s plea to save his village’s lands, are all symptomatic of the land survey which is being conducted, and the rejection of the same by the poor and Dalit families in Bihar. They have realised the toll that the land survey will take on their lives and livelihoods. It is in this context that the yatra sought five decimal land for the landless and pucca houses for the poor be fulfilled, until which time, the land survey shall not be undertaken.
For the past two years, smart meters have been installed through force, coercion and deception in every household across Bihar. Electricity bills are coming in thousands, even for the poor and heavy penalty is being levied upon non-payment of the bills, including imprisonment. The electricity bills generated for an entire month are now being generated for a week due to the smart meter! Threat of cutting off connections upon not paying the bills is like a sword hanging over the necks of common people. Prepaid system is being brought in, which will spell doom for the poor. Therefore, the yatra sought that the government must instead look at subsidising electricity bills for all.
As per it’s own survey, the Bihar Government found 94,33,312 families who are earning less than Rs. 6,000/- monthly income and under the ‘Laghu Uddham Yojana’, announced Rs. 2 lakh for such families. Only 40,000 families have received the first installment of the amount, and it is estimated that it will take 236 years for all the families to receive the entire amount! However, the government’s move to reduce the amount to Rs. 72,000, non-issuance of the income certificates of below Rs. 72,000 income and seeking applications online has become a cruel joke. Moreover, important livelihood activities like animal husbandry are not included in the list of small enterprises issued by the government. Therefore, the CPIML called for a state-wide movement on unconditional issuance of income certificates for less than Rs. 72,000 to poor families, collecting applications offline, inclusion of animal husbandry in the list of small enterprises, housing, land and pucca houses for the poor. Preceding the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra, the ‘Haq Do Vada Nibhao’ campaign was undertaken at every block level, demanding that requisite documents to avail this compensation be provided. In continuation of this campaign, the yatra took up the issue to ensure economic safeguards for the poor households in Bihar.
While the socioeconomic survey was a massive reality check in Bihar, the subsequent announcement for increased reservation and financial assistance and the sizable recruitment of teachers indicated a welcome direction. However, in reality, atrocities against Dalits have also increased manifold. The unbridled feudal and caste forces who once oppressed the toiling masses, seem to have made a comeback as we have seen in the case of Nawada. Bakraur and Bodh Gaya also witnessed atrocities against Dalits. Raj Kumar Manjhi of Imamganj in Gaya was killed for opposing sexual harassment of the women from Dalit community. The daughters of a Manjhi family in Imamganj were raped, while in Fatehpur a Dalit girl was raped by a BJP leader. Sunil Chandravanshi, a leader of CPIML who was fighting for rights of Dalits was also killed recently. While they all await justice for the crimes they suffered, the implementation of the socioeconomic survey in the form of expansion of reservation to 65% would also go a long way in the betterment of Bihar.
Bihar is among the last few states in sustainable development. The report has only re-affirmed the socio-economic survey, which exposed the truth of poverty, migration and homelessness, as also the vicious cycle of under-development in Bihar. This is despite Bihar being ruled by the ‘double engine’ government for a long time. Therefore, a comprehensive policy and special status for Bihar is essential. The yatra called upon the people to demand a special status for Bihar from the Central and State Governments.
It was not only the concerns and issues that people in Bihar faced that was foregrounded the yatra, but placards demanding justice for Prof. GN Sai Baba, whose recent death left all democracy lovers shattered, and to free all political prisoners, which echoed throughout the yatra. This made the yatra not only Bihar-centric, but that which would resonate with the country’s toiling masses and struggles for democracy.
A New Dawn for Bihar
In the heart of rural Bihar, where the land bears witness to generations of struggle and the air is thick with untold hardships, the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra has left an indelible mark. This 10-day-long padyatra (foot-march), under the vibrant red flags of CPIML, has evolved into a powerful movement. Each step taken in this march resonates with a fierce resolve, symbolising the unwavering determination of the people to reclaim their rights and forge a brighter future.
The Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra has been defined by solidarity across generations, elderly villagers with young activists bound together by a common purpose: to reclaim their rights and confront the enduring legacies of feudal oppression, caste violence, and state neglect. This powerful show of unity infuses the yatra with an unparalleled energy as it traverses the state, sowing the seeds of hope along the way.
This march was not merely a journey across the terrain of Bihar; it was a profound odyssey through the lives and struggles of its people. Among the many stories that have emerged from this journey, a few stand out as profound symbols of the movement’s core. These stories, like that of Raghunath Das, Sajjan Manjhi, Sanjay Manjhi, brought to life the suffering and resilience of Bihar’s most marginalised communities.
The Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra is more than just a journey; it is a symbol of hope, defiance, and the unwavering will to fight for justice. With every step, every voice raised, and every red flag unfurled, the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra has sown the seeds of a new dawn in Bihar.
Badlo Bihar Nyay Sammelan
The 10-day long Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra saw the culmination in the Badlo Bihar Nyay Sammelan that was organised in the Miller High School Grounds in Patna on October 27, 2024. Comrade Meena Tiwari, who chaired the convention, said that the Nitish Kumar Government has spelled destruction in Bihar and the yatra aimed to challenge the consistent attacks against the toiling masses of Bihar and to raise our voice in unison for justice.
Addressing the convention, CPIML General Secretary Comrade Dipankar criticised the BJP-led Union Government and Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Government of being apathetic towards the people and their welfare. “When a dam breached in Bihar, Nitish Kumar was strategizing for the 2025 elections in Patna. The land survey rolled out by his government aims to dispossess the poor from their lands and to create land banks for the corporates. Those residing on government lands must be given ownership documents before conducting any such survey,” he said and added that smart meters is a symbol of corruption. He further said that the death of 70 people in Siwan after consuming illicit liquor highlights the disinterest of the JD(U) ruled government to put an end to liquor mafia. “The Nyay Yatra transformed into a people’s movement, as the demands it raised against the land survey and the smart meters resonated with them, which garnered strong solidarity,” he said.
The 12-Point Resolution passed at the Convention is as follows:
Over the past three months, CPI(ML) undertook the “Haq Do, Vada Nibhao” as an extension of which, the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra was organised between October 16th and 25th, 2024. More than 5,000 CPI(ML) leaders and workers participated in these marches across 25 districts of the state, and covered over 4,000 kilometres in total. The convention expresses solidarity with all the issues raised during the yatra.
The convention demands that the government fulfil its promise to guarantee Rs. 2,00,000, 5 decimal land and permanent housed for all poor people. It calls for a physical survey of all poor settlements and the regularization of Dalit and poor communities, including Musahar, Dom, Mehtar, Halkhor, Nat, and Bakho, and to provide documents for land ceiling, land donated under the bhoodan movement, leased land, and public land. The convention demands that the land survey in the state be halted until land, residence, and cultivation rights for the poor and sharecroppers' inherited rights are guaranteed and that land documents for all people are properly issued.
Violence against Dalits, poor people, women, and minorities has surged across the state, revealing the flaws in “good governance”. The convention demands that speedy trials be conducted in every incident of caste atrocity, and District Magistrates (DM) and Superintendents of Police (SP) be held accountable, and strict action be taken by the government regarding the rising crimes against women and minorities.
There is an intense public opposition to the prepaid smart meter system in the state. We demand that the government immediately withdraw this scheme. If the government does not withdraw this anti-people, anti-poor scheme within a month, a Bihar Bandh (state-wide shutdown) will be called by the public. The convention also demands that electricity rates be halved and that 200 units of electricity be provided free of charge for agricultural work and to poor households.
The convention demands that the government make immediate arrangements to provide relief for flood victims. It calls for compensation of Rs. 50,000 per acre of crop loss to farmers and adequate flood damage compensation for all affected people. Given the recurring flood issue, the convention demands studies and reviews of all river water projects and a permanent solution for the disaster.
The convention demands that the government stop meting out injustice against scheme workers in the state and guarantee fair wages/allowances for over one million scheme workers (Jeevika didis, ASHA, Anganwadi workers, midday meal workers, rural nurses, MGNREGA labourers, sanitation workers, etc.) as per the new wage rates announced by the central government. The convention demands the government meet the demands of Jeevika workers and resolve their ongoing strike in the state.
The convention demands that the expansion of reservation in Bihar be included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, a national caste census be conducted, and Bihar be granted special status without further delay.
The convention demands that closed mills, including those for sugar, jute, paper, and yarn, be re-opened, and a comprehensive action plan be made for establishing a chain of agriculture-based industries.
Instead of granting Bihar special status and a special package for poverty eradication, the state has been subjected to divisive politics. BJP MP and Minister Giriraj Singh is distributing trishul during his visits to the state. The convention, while upholding Bihar’s shared cultural heritage, calls on the people to completely reject Giriraj Singh’s visits and the BJP's hateful campaign.
The overwhelming public support received for the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra reflects the strong desire to create a “Just & New Bihar.” The convention expresses sincere gratitude to those who supported, joined, and assisted the march, and pledges to continue the struggle on the issues raised by the nyay yatra, and calls for intensifying the movement for development and transformation in Bihar.
During the Badlo Bihar Nyay Yatra, people from various places, both individually and in organized groups, submitted hundreds of petitions and demand letters to the team, seeking to address their issues. The convention resolves to take all necessary steps to address these demands.
By-elections are currently being held for four assembly seats in the state (Tarari, Ramgarh, Imamganj, and Belaganj). The convention calls on the people of the state and the regions to conduct a vigorous campaign in support of the INDIA Alliance candidates, extend cooperation and support, and cast their vote in their favour.
The convention further resolved to mobilize against any and all injustice in the state and to move towards defeating the NDA government in 2025.
The massive gathering of people from across Bihar, who also participated in the padyatra, was addressed by CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Comrade Dipankar, Karakat MP and All India Kisan Mahasabha General Secretary Comrade Rajaram Singh, AIARLA General Secretary Comrade Dhirendra Jha, AIPWA General Secretary Comrade Meena Tiwari, MLAs Satyadev Ram, Virendra Prasad Gupta, Gopal Ravidas, Sandeep Saurav, Mahboob Alam, Mahanand Singh, Ajit Kushwaha, Amarjit Kushwaha, Ram Bali Singh Yadav, MLC Shashi Yadav, CPIML Bihar State Secretary Comrade Kunal, JNUSU President Dhananjay, CPIML candidate for Tarari constituency bye-elections Comrade Raju Yadav, RYA National President Aftab Alam and senior CPIML leaders like Comrade KD Yadav and Pradeep Singh of Jeevika Union, among others.
