MLC Demands Muzaffarpur as Bihar's Sub-Capital, High Court Bench

• During CM Nitish Kumar's 'Samriddhi Yatra' in Muzaffarpur, MLC Banshidhar Brajwasi demanded the city be declared Bihar's sub-capital.
• Brajwasi also called for the establishment of a Patna High Court bench in Muzaffarpur to ease judicial access for North Bihar residents.
• He highlighted Muzaffarpur's historical, religious, educational, and industrial significance, citing Baba Garibnath Dham and its textile past.
• Making Muzaffarpur a sub-capital would simplify administrative work and boost regional development in North Bihar.
• A memorandum detailing these demands was submitted to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose response is awaited.

Why It Matters: An MLC has urged CM Nitish Kumar to make Muzaffarpur Bihar's sub-capital and establish a High Court bench.