Members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest outside the Bihar Legislative Council, demanding action on rising prices, crime, and unemployment. The protest turned violent, resulting in police using water cannons and arresting several protestors. The unauthorized demonstration led to injuries among police officers and disruptions in the area.

In Begusarai's Shakti Chaura locality, criminals set a house on fire, injuring four family members. Mohd Shabir and his son are critically injured. Police are investigating the incident from all angles.

The Union Budget earmarked Rs 11,500 crore for managing the Kosi river, addressing its adverse impacts on Bihar. Sanjay Jha emphasized its national priority. Major projects include expressways, a Ganga bridge, medical colleges, a power plant, Gaya industrial node, sports infrastructure, and development of Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temple corridors, Rajgir, and Nalanda. This allocation compensates for special category status.

In the Bihar assembly, the INDIA bloc protested with baby rattles demanding special status. Despite Speaker Yadavs efforts, chaos ensued, with the Centre referencing a 2012 UPA report. Congress' Khan and RJD's Birendra criticized the Budget. CM Nitishs JDU has sought special status since 2005, recently advocated by JDU's 12 LS MPs in Sundays all-party meeting.