'I trust Nitish Kumar...': Chirag Paswan accuses Opposition of 'amplifying' his remarks to project rift in NDA
Chirag Paswan
accused the Opposition parties in Bihar of attempting to project a rift in the
National Democratic Alliance
(NDA) by "amplifying" his previous remarks on the law and order situation in the state.
In July, Chirag Paswan had said that he felt sorry to be supporting the government in Bihar, "which is failing on the law and order front like this." His statement came in the wake of the gang-rape of a Bihar Military Police aspirant in Bodh Gaya on July 24, and the recent spate of violent crime in Bihar.
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Speaking to ANI, Paswan clarified that his remarks were made in his capacity as a public representative and a partner in the ruling alliance.
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"I try to put forward the points of the people before the government through this alliance. I am a part of the government and I have got that platform to put forth my views... Since I am not a part of the government in Bihar, I am supporting the government, so when I come across instances that add to the problems of Biharis, such as the law and order issue, I try to strongly keep it before the government so that actions are taken," Chirag Paswan told ANI.
He alleged that the Opposition is deliberately misinterpreting his statements to create confusion among the public.
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"The opposition tries to mislead people about my words, indicating I am repeating my mistakes... NDA alliance is a winning combination in Bihar... We will win more than 225 seats and form the government. Hum Sath Sath Hain. The opposition tries its best to show a rift between us by amplifying my words. I trust
Nitish Kumar
and his governance," he said.
Taking a swipe at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, Paswan criticised the party's traditional MY (Muslim-Yadav) vote base and said his vision stands for "Mahilayein-Yuva."
"While Tejashwi Yadav is carrying on with the same old MY (Muslim-Yadav) arrangement of their party. His ideology is different, which promotes communalism and casteism. My MY arrangements stand for Mahilayein-Yuva," Paswan said.
Paswan reiterated his commitment to his development-focused campaign, 'Bihar First, Bihari First.'
"My idea is to develop Bihar with the slogan '
Bihar First Bihari First
'. I have worked extensively on this. I have a solution to all problems in Bihar," Paswan said.
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