Bihar MLA Vibha Devi, ₹31 Crore Asset Holder & ‘Bahubali’ Wife, Fumbles Through Oath in Viral Video
A short video from the first session of the 18th Bihar Assembly has snowballed into a nationwide debate on political eligibility. In the clip, JD(U) MLA Vibha Devi from Nawada is seen struggling to read her oath, prompting a wave of reactions questioning whether India should mandate minimum educational qualifications for lawmakers.
One user wrote, “If those who decide our laws and budgets can’t even read their own oath, how can we trust them to read, understand, and implement laws that impact millions? Education isn’t elitism, it’s basic accountability.”
Another pointed out the irony: “The irony isn’t in the MLA’s stumble, it’s in a system where the government sets bars for every job except the one that writes the laws…”
A third comment summed up the frustration: “Now imagine any startup trying to set up base in her constituency and meeting her to ask for land allocation or other formalities, good luck explaining what the company does, how it solves issues, and helps people. By the time she understands, the idea will be outdated.”
For many, the incident renewed long-standing questions about why India demands basic education for even the lowest government posts, yet none for elected representatives.
In her 2025 election affidavit, she declared assets worth ₹31 crore, with liabilities of ₹5.2 crore, and an annual income of ₹1.1 crore.
But another detail caught attention: her education field simply states “Literate.” Even her signature raised eyebrows, prompting one user to jokingly ask Grok for her educational background.
As the video continues to make rounds, the conversation around accountability, competence, and electoral reform is louder than ever.
The Viral Moment
On December 1, during the oath-taking ceremony, Vibha Devi repeatedly stumbled through the formal text. At one point, she paused and turned to fellow MLA Manorama Devi for help. With Manorama’s steady prompts, she eventually completed the oath, but the moment had already been captured and shared widely.One user wrote, “If those who decide our laws and budgets can’t even read their own oath, how can we trust them to read, understand, and implement laws that impact millions? Education isn’t elitism, it’s basic accountability.”
Another pointed out the irony: “The irony isn’t in the MLA’s stumble, it’s in a system where the government sets bars for every job except the one that writes the laws…”
A third comment summed up the frustration: “Now imagine any startup trying to set up base in her constituency and meeting her to ask for land allocation or other formalities, good luck explaining what the company does, how it solves issues, and helps people. By the time she understands, the idea will be outdated.”
For many, the incident renewed long-standing questions about why India demands basic education for even the lowest government posts, yet none for elected representatives.
Who Is Vibha Devi?
Despite the controversy, Vibha Devi is not new to politics. She represents Nawada in the Bihar Assembly for the second time and comes from a politically influential family. She is the wife of jailed strongman and former MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav.In her 2025 election affidavit, she declared assets worth ₹31 crore, with liabilities of ₹5.2 crore, and an annual income of ₹1.1 crore.
But another detail caught attention: her education field simply states “Literate.” Even her signature raised eyebrows, prompting one user to jokingly ask Grok for her educational background.
A Bigger Question for India’s Democracy
Vibha Devi’s oath stumble may be a small moment, but the debate it has reignited is anything but small. Should India, the world’s largest democracy, expect its lawmakers to meet certain basic qualifications? Or does democracy mean leaving the choice entirely to voters?As the video continues to make rounds, the conversation around accountability, competence, and electoral reform is louder than ever.
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