Tejashwi Yadav Comments on Bihar's Chief Ministerial Candidate
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Synopsis
Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition, refrains from discussing the Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections, stating that ‘smart individuals’ already know. He also criticizes the government for undermining local governance and highlights Bihar’s dire socio-economic status.
Key Takeaways
- Tejashwi Yadav hints at the Chief Ministerial candidate without naming them.
- Criticism of NDA and the current government’s approach to local governance.
- Concerns over the socio-economic conditions in Bihar.
- Migration issues and low per capita income highlighted.
- Power concentration undermining local democracy.
Patna, April 24 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, stated on Thursday that he refrains from discussing the Chief Ministerial candidate in the upcoming elections, as ‘intelligent individuals’ already know who it is.
“The decisions were made in the last meeting. Those who are intelligent comprehend it fully. Ask the NDA about their Chief Ministerial candidate. For them, it’s Nitish Kumar until the elections, but not beyond that,” said the LoP following his participation in the INDIA Bloc’s second meeting in less than eight days at the Congress’s office, Sadaqat Ashram, in Patna.
The LoP indicated that the INDIA Bloc has already settled on the Chief Ministerial candidate.
“We won’t announce it publicly. If you understand, you understand,” Yadav remarked.
Previously, Tejashwi Yadav launched a fierce critique of both the Central and state administrations, accusing them of systematically undermining local self-governance and neglecting the developmental needs of Bihar.
“The Bihar government is attempting to intimidate Panchayati representatives and seize their rights. The Mukhiya are facing threats, and a climate of fear has been established in various Panchayats across Bihar,” he asserted.
Tejashwi’s comments arise as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar and addressed a rally in Madhubani on Panchayati Raj Day.
Tejashwi, the former Deputy Chief Minister, claimed that elected representatives at the grassroots level are being marginalized, and the concentration of power is undermining democracy in rural areas.
He also depicted a dire scenario regarding Bihar's socio-economic landscape: “Despite 20 years of NDA governance in Bihar and 11 years at the national level, Bihar continues to be India’s most backward state.”
“More than three to four crore individuals have migrated. The per capita income is the lowest, farmers are struggling, and there is a lack of industry or business opportunities in Bihar,” claimed Tejashwi, the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly.
