Nitish will not be CM again if NDA wins: Tejashwi
What's the story
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been "hijacked" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a rally in Saharsa district, Yadav claimed Kumar will not be made chief minister if the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is voted back to power. "Amit Shah has made it clear that elected legislators will decide the CM of Bihar after elections," he said.
Governance critique
Bihar has suffered despite 20 years of JD(U) rule: Yadav
Yadav also slammed the JD(U)-led NDA for Bihar's poor condition despite 20 years of rule. He promised a "clean government" if the opposition alliance came to power. "As a Bihari, I feel anguished to see the poor condition of Bihar," he said, adding that unemployment and corruption are rampant, with criminals enjoying a sense of impunity. The former deputy chief minister promised affordable medicines and jobs if elected.
Political allegations
'Lalu did not fear Modi, his son won't be afraid
Yadav also accused the central government of misusing probe agencies against opposition leaders. He said, "Lalu Yadav did not fear Modi. His son would also not be afraid." "I will ensure there will be no crime and present a corruption-free government in Bihar," the RJD leader promised. He asked voters to give him a chance, promising to do in 20 months what the NDA government failed to do in 20 years.
Economic promises
LPG prices to be reduced if INDIA comes to power
If elected, Yadav promised to "bring down the price of LPG cylinders to ₹500 from around ₹1,000," increase old-age pensions, regularize contractual workers' services, and provide government jobs to every household. He also highlighted his achievements during his brief tenure as deputy CM. "I gave jobs in the 17 months," he said. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of creating 2 crore jobs per year. "Where is the account of 22 crore jobs in 11 years?" he asked.
Crime and economy
Yadav promises economic development through agro-based industries
Yadav promised "zero tolerance" for crime if the INDIA bloc comes to power. He also promised economic development through agro-based industries and the proper functioning of sugar mills. "If we come to power, Makhana will be packed from this land and not from other states, before it is exported to foreign markets," he said. The RJD leader also criticized PM Modi's allegations of "jungle raj" during RJD rule, saying appropriate action has not been taken against scams under Kumar's government.