Summary:
He had threatened to follow in AGP’s footsteps and sever ties with NDA if the bill were passed in the Rajya Sabha. “The failure of the bill is a victory for democracy,” party president Atul Bora said. Cabinets of both states have adopted resolutions against the bill, as has Nagaland.Last-minute opposition to the bill also came from two BJP chief ministers — Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh and Biren Singh of Manipur. Bursting firecrackers and breaking into Bihu dance, people raised slogans against the BJP government. His counterpart in Mizoram, Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga, had done the same..