RJD demands debate on Markandey Katju's remarks on censorship

Opposition RJD on Monday demanded a debate in Bihar legislative council on Press Council of India chairman's remarks on censorship of the freedom of press under Nitish Kumar government.

Vociferous RJD members, under the leadership of the opposition leader in the legislative council Ghulam Ghaus shouted anti-government slogans outside it in support of PCI chairman Markandeya Katju during the day.

They also waved posters and placards and assembled outside the state legislative council and shouted slogans against the state government for allegedly undermining the freedom of press in Bihar.