Tejashwi Yadav Critiques Nitish Government Over Mysterious Liquor Deaths in West Champaran
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Synopsis
Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's Opposition Leader, criticizes the Nitish Kumar administration for its handling of liquor prohibition following the suspicious deaths of six individuals in West Champaran. He highlights systemic failures and calls for accountability regarding ongoing alcohol-related fatalities in the state.
Key Takeaways
- Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar government.
- Suspicious deaths in West Champaran linked to hooch tragedy.
- Accusations of government covering up alcohol-related fatalities.
- Calls for accountability regarding prohibition policy failures.
- Highlights promise of social and economic relief if RJD comes to power.
Patna, Jan 21 (NationPress) Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, has launched a fierce criticism of the Nitish Kumar government in light of the suspicious deaths of six individuals in West Champaran, allegedly linked to a hooch tragedy.
During the Karyakarta Darshan Sah Samvad programme in Sasaram on Tuesday, Yadav accused the government of failing to properly implement the liquor prohibition law and covering up fatalities caused by illegal alcohol. He emphasized that incidents of deaths due to alcohol consumption persist in Bihar, despite government assertions of complete prohibition.
“Authorities are trying to conceal information about these fatalities,” Yadav stated. He condemned the Nitish Kumar administration for its management of the prohibition policy, asserting it exists merely “on paper.” He raised concerns about how alcohol continues to flow into Bihar under the pretense of total prohibition and accused the government of complicity.
“How is alcohol still reaching Bihar under complete prohibition, and who is responsible for it? The government has failed to address these issues,” Yadav remarked. He characterized the state administration as a “government of complete corruption,” attributing the failure of prohibition and the rampant availability of illicit liquor to systemic problems.
Bihar enacted a liquor prohibition policy in 2016, outlawing the sale and consumption of alcohol. Nevertheless, the state has encountered multiple instances of hooch tragedies, with many casualties resulting from the consumption of counterfeit liquor.
Yadav also took aim at the Nitish Kumar government regarding its approach to employment and teacher reinstatement, alleging it lacks the determination to confront the critical issues plaguing the state. He shared his vision for Bihar if his party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), were to gain power.
The RJD leader pointed out the accomplishments during the 17 months when the RJD was part of the state government, claiming responsibility for regularizing thousands of teachers on contract. “We worked to provide government jobs and granted state employee status to lakhs of teachers who were previously on contract. When I proposed this, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ridiculed me, questioning if I would fund it from my father's house. However, we delivered employment and rights to the people during our tenure in government,” Yadav stated.
He depicted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a “tired and visionless” leader who has lost the ability to instigate change in Bihar. He claimed that the state is being governed by retired officials and a Chief Minister lacking the vigor or vision to tackle urgent challenges. “This government is run by a tired Chief Minister and retired officers,” Yadav commented.
He made various promises aimed at providing social and economic relief to the people of Bihar if the RJD were to come to power. The RJD leader emphasized the ‘Mai Behan Maan Yojana,’ free electricity of 200 units, social security, and an increase in the old-age pension from the current Rs 400 to Rs 1,500 per month.
Yadav referenced the NITI Aayog report, asserting that Bihar continues to rank highest in poverty, migration, and unemployment, indicating a failure of both the state and central governments. “Nitish Kumar has held power for 20 years, and the BJP has been in control at the Centre for 11 years, yet Bihar remains at the bottom. If Bihar is not granted the status of a special state now, then when will it be?” Yadav queried.
