‘If INDIA bloc comes to power in Bihar...’: Tejashwi Yadav’s bold poll promise, BJP says he’s ‘misleading’ public
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Addressing a poll rally in the Katihar district (A Muslim-majority area), Yadav accused the current chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, of supporting communal forces and promised change if the RJD-Congress comes to power.
Ahead of the assembly election in the Indian state of Bihar, the INDIA bloc's chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, sparked a fresh controversy after he said that if he comes to power, the Waqf (Amendment) Act would be “thrown into the dustbin.”
Addressing a poll rally in the Katihar district (A Muslim-majority area), Yadav accused the current chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, of supporting communal forces and promised change if the RJD-Congress comes to power.
“Nitish Kumar has always supported such forces, and it is because of him that the RSS and its affiliates are spreading communal hatred in the state as well as in the country. The BJP should be called 'Bharat Jalao Party'. If the INDIA bloc comes to power in the state, we will throw the Waqf Act into the dustbin,” Yadav said, PTI quoted.
BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain condemned the statements, saying, “RJD people are from the era of jungle raj. They do not know that the law (Waqf Amendment Act) passed by the central parliament has also been approved by the Supreme Court... Such statements are being made to mislead the public... The Waqf Amendment Act has been passed... RJD is completely disappointed and frustrated,” reported news agency ANI.
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Poll promises
Amid the chaos of elections, political leaders of key parties have made bold promises to appease the voters.
Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar, the veteran leader, is heavily banking on his welfare politics this time, which he has tried and tested multiple times before as well. Kumar has assured that he would improve the protection for marginalised communities, women, and jobless youth.
Tejashwi Yadav
RJD's Tejashwi Yadav has promised employment to the voters. He has announced that his government would enact a "Special Employmenet Act" just in 20 days after taking office. Under this, one government job will be given to each family in Bihar within 20 months.
Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor made a huge poll promise to revoke the alcohol ban in the dry state. Kishor's party announced that if it comes to power, it will lift the ban, which, Kishor claimed, could unlock substantial financial resources for the state. The party claimed that due to the liquor ban in Bihar, the state lost nearly ₹28,000 crore. Kishor's party said the money could be used to secure loans worth ₹5–6 lakh crore from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
