RJD MLA Exits Review Meeting, Claims Silencing by Nitish Kumar
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Synopsis
In a surprising turn of events during the <b>Pragati Yatra</b>, RJD MLA Rajesh Gupta exited a review meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, claiming he was silenced. He criticized the focus on political narratives over pressing local issues like education and health.
Key Takeaways
- RJD MLA Rajesh Gupta left the meeting, citing being silenced.
- Officials were accused of neglecting local needs.
- The Pragati Yatra aims to assess government schemes.
- Nitish Kumar launched over 1,200 projects worth Rs 1,378.45 crore.
- Key projects included eco-tourism and infrastructure developments.
Patna, Feb 19 (NationPress) The Pragati Yatra of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took an unexpected turn in Sasaram on Wednesday when RJD MLA Rajesh Gupta abruptly left the review meeting, claiming he was ‘not allowed to speak’.
The meeting focused on assessing development schemes in the headquarters of Rohtas district.
While RJD MLA Rajesh Gupta attended, he departed early, asserting he was not permitted to address significant issues pertinent to the district.
He criticized officials for neglecting local development matters, stating, “They were more focused on discussing Bihar’s condition before and after 2005 rather than addressing real issues like education, health, employment, and farmers’ issues.”
He accused the officials of sidelining critical concerns regarding the development of Rohtas district.
“The meeting was dominated by political narratives rather than concrete development discussions,” Gupta claimed.
The Pragati Yatra aims to review government schemes and evaluate their implementation across districts.
Simultaneously, Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 1,220 projects worth Rs 1,378.45 crore. He initiated 971 projects valued at Rs 1,110.23 crore and inaugurated 249 projects amounting to Rs 268.22 crore.
Additionally, Nitish Kumar inspected various development projects, including an Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Durgawati, a hot air balloon initiative, leaf plate manufacturing units, Mahua-based sweets production by the Adivasi Janjati Vikas Samiti, community animal sheds, drip irrigation systems, and various departmental stalls.
He also reviewed the proposed widening of the Kudra-Chenari Malhipur road and examined the construction site of the proposed bridge over the Bajitpur Kav River along with numerous other projects.
