What Does Bihar Chief Minister's Oath Say About People's Confidence?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar's Chief Minister for the 10th time.
- Minister Anil Vij praises the public's trust in the NDA.
- The Congress party's allegations of vote rigging are dismissed.
- The Congress is facing internal disarray and credibility issues.
- Future political strategies in Bihar will be shaped by public sentiment.
Chandigarh, Nov 20 (NationPress) Haryana's Transport Minister Anil Vij expressed his delight on Thursday over Nitish Kumar being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time, stating that it showcases a triumph of the people's trust and confidence.
He noted that the residents of Bihar have distinctly supported the politics of the NDA, while the offices of opposing parties have remained closed following the election results.
Minister Vij asserted that the populace has entirely dismissed the politics of deceit and falsehood.
In a media interaction, he refuted the Congress's allegations of vote rigging in the state as groundless.
He highlighted that the Congress has not submitted a single written complaint to date.
"They allege that multiple votes were fabricated, but they fail to specify who created these votes or in whose names they were cast," he remarked.
Using an example, Minister Vij pointed out that in a village within the Mulana Assembly constituency of Ambala district, a woman was discovered to have 232 votes, and both the local MLA and MP are from the Congress.
"In such a case, how can one ascertain who gained from the fraudulent votes?" he questioned.
He accused the Congress of stirring unnecessary controversy without evidence and attempting to mislead the public.
Commenting on the visible divisions within the Mahagathbandhan post-Bihar elections, Minister Vij noted that during the campaign, a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi fishing gained more attention, suggesting he should concentrate on that instead.
Minister Vij also stated that the Congress has completely faltered regarding the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and that the public recognizes the party's theatrics to mask its defeat.
On the internal strife within the Haryana Congress and the lack of leaders' images on party banners, he remarked that the Congress is no longer a united political entity but has devolved into a collection of factions.
He stated that the Congress lacks both discipline and a commitment to democratic principles.
In response to Pakistan's concerns regarding a potential Indian retaliation following the Red Fort attack, Minister Vij declared that those engaging in such actions should anticipate an appropriate response.
He emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that anyone involved in terrorist activities against the country will not escape unpunished.