Patna, April 13 (NationPress) In a pointed political critique of Bihar's current administration, Tejashwi Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) of ineffective governance, claiming that the state is being "controlled remotely from Gujarat" and that the needs of Bihar’s citizens have been overlooked for the last twenty years.

During an interview with IANS, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader pointed to the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, asserting that individuals associated with the BJP, including those acting as "BJP’s agents" within the JD-U, have contributed to the current state of affairs.

"Who else could it be? The people of Bihar are aware of everything. They might not voice their concerns, but they are observant. They will respond when the time comes," he emphasized.

The former Deputy Chief Minister further criticized the government for depleting the state’s resources without achieving substantial progress. "Before leaving, they have exhausted Bihar’s treasury. Despite twenty years of governance, Bihar continues to be one of the most impoverished states, with the lowest per capita income and poor rankings in education and healthcare. There are no industries or factories here," he stated.

Commenting on the frequent visits of ministers to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence, Tejashwi Yadav remarked that these activities are irrelevant to the pressing issues faced by the public. "Our focus is solely on the people of Bihar. Concerns such as education, healthcare, income, employment, inflation, and the plight of farmers are our priorities," he added, asserting that "no matter who governs, it will not be for the benefit of the people."

He also lambasted the government’s operation, stating, "For the past two months, there have been no Cabinet meetings; no decisions have been made. The people are suffering. The administration has become dormant. Corruption has surged. Crime has escalated. Jobs are scarce. The promises made during elections remain unfulfilled," he remarked.

In a jab at the ruling coalition over the reported removal of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's posters, he quipped: "Yes, those will soon be gone from everywhere."

Regarding the expansion of the state Cabinet, he reiterated his "remote control" assertion, claiming that the actual authority resides outside Bihar. "Regardless of who forms the government, it will be operated from Gujarat. There has not been a Chief Minister for the people. They have devastated Bihar over the last two decades," he alleged.

He also announced the rebranding of the party’s student wing from Chatra RJD (CRJD) to the Socialist Students Association of India (SSAI) due to legal limitations. "It has been rebranded to SSAI. As per the Supreme Court of India’s directive, political parties cannot operate under their names on campuses or universities. Hence, this new organization was established," he explained.

On the forthcoming elections in West Bengal, Tejashwi Yadav expressed optimism regarding Mamata Banerjee. "Mamata Banerjee will emerge victorious; we have complete confidence. Our party will offer robust support to the All India Trinamool Congress there," he stated.