Latest news with #Tejashwi
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
INDIA bloc to launch yatra against voter list ‘anomalies'
Patna: INDIA block partners would launch a state-wide yatra from second week of Aug to make people aware of the "anomalies" in the voter list after the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was conducted by the Election Commission and also to draw their attention towards the alleged Rs 80,000 crore scam under the NDA regime in Bihar. The decision was taken at a meeting of the INDIA bloc partners held here on Wednesday. All important leaders of the INDIA bloc were present at the meeting, but Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani was conspicuous by his absense. This came amid Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) president and minister Santosh Kumar Suman extending an invite to Sahani to join the NDA. A VIP representative, however, attended the meeting held at the residence of Tejashwi Prasad Yadav , INDIA bloc coordination committee's chairman. Talking to reporters, Tejashwi said they would launch the yatra shortly after Raksha Bandhan, and it would be attended by all the top leaders of the opposition alliance. "We will go to the masses over their issues and hold rallies in all the nine divisions," Tejashwi said, adding Congress MP Rahul Gandhi would also join their yatra. "BJP is stealing the votes of the poor, and we will tell the masses how their names are being deliberately deleted from the voter list," Tejashwi said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Swelling and internal bleeding in the brain, help this baby Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Alleging a huge financial scam under the NDA regime, he said the CAG in its report stated that the Bihar govt failed to submit a utilisation certificate for projects worth around Rs 80,000 crore. "Rs 80,000 crore is not a small amount. Why has the govt failed to give details of expenditures? That means a big financial scam has taken place," Tejashwi alleged, adding, next month is "August Kranti" and they would go to the masses over these issues. Replying to a query, he said the prominent investigation agencies such as the CBI, ED, and Income Tax might go slow in this case for "obvious reasons, but this is taxpayers' money". State Congress president Rajesh Kumar, while lending his full support to the issues raised by Tejashwi, said the INDIA bloc would together launch the battle for the "rights of the people".
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dog's residence certificate triggers political uproar
Patna: A residence certificate issued in the name of a dog in Patna's Masaurhi block has become a lightning rod for political outrage and public mockery with opposition parties and civil society slamming both the Bihar govt and the Election Commission of India (ECI). The controversy comes in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's observation on Monday that Aadhaar and EPIC cards should be considered valid for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, an exercise where, ironically, a canine managed to secure official proof of residence. The RJD), quick to seize the moment, launched a scathing attack on the state govt. Leader of opposition in state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, said, "Nothing moves in Bihar without paying a bribe. Earlier, Aadhaar cards were made in the names of Sunny Leone and CM Nitish Kumar. The dog must have paid some bribe too." Pointing to the absurdity of the situation, Tejashwi said, "People can now understand how intensive this so-called revision was when a residence certificate was issued in the name of a dog." He added, "While Aadhaar and EPIC cards were rejected by the ECI over fears of forgery, the same state govt issued a residential certificate to a dog. What more proof does one need about the farcical nature of this exercise?" Echoing Tejashwi's criticism, socio-political activist and psephologist Yogendra Yadav said, "See with your own eyes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Men's and women's watches deals (Shop now) Luxury Watches Buy Now Undo A dog got its residential certificate made in Bihar on July 24. This is the same certificate that is acceptable in the state's SIR while Aadhaar and ration cards are being called fake. Don't worry, the govt has assured action. We await the ECI's response." Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav posted a copy of the certificate on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "A dog is showing its residence certificate while human beings are unable to provide evidence. This is 'Mera Bharat Mahan'." In a sharper jab, he added, "What is this Mr Chief Election Commissioner? Where are you sleeping after smoking ganja? The dog hasn't brought an Aadhaar, but it has a residential certificate. Will it not get the right to vote?" The Bihar Congress also reacted sharply, releasing a statement saying, "It seems that the votes of the people would be taken away and given to the dogs."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tejashwi Yadav Says Chirag Paswan Is a Weak Minister, Just a Silent Spectator
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Chirag Paswan, accusing him of being a "weak minister" and a silent spectator in a government plagued by corruption and crime. Reacting to Chirag's regret over Bihar's deteriorating law and order, Tejashwi said that simply expressing sorrow isn't enough. He alleged that criminals have become "Vijay" and "Samrat" in the state and slammed the NDA-led Bihar government as a 'double-engine' of corruption and crime. Tejashwi further questioned Chirag's loyalty to Bihar, stating his attachment seems stronger to his chair than to the people.#tejashwiyadav #chiragpaswan #biharpolitics #lawandorder #rjd #nda #crimeinbihar #corruption #doubleenginesarkar #bihargovernment #politicalattack #rjdvsnda #biharnews #nitishkumar #mantriwars Read More
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Chirag dares Tejashwi to boycott polls, fight alone
Patna: Union minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Saturday challenged RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav to boycott the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar or contest them without allies. Tejashwi had recently suggested that the opposition might consider boycotting the elections due later this year, citing alleged irregularities in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission . Reacting sharply, Chirag, on way to Gaya to address the Nav Sankalp Mahasabha, said, "If Tejashwi has the courage, he must do it. RJD ruled Bihar for 15 years, yet never had the courage to contest elections alone. How can those who couldn't fight alone now talk of boycotting polls?" He further attacked the opposition alliance, pointing out RJD's continued ties with Congress. "Congress is the oldest party in the country, yet it does not have the courage to contest alone either. In 2020, I contested alone, even after my leader (Ram Vilas Paswan) passed away during the nomination phase," Chirag said. Criticising opposition tactics, he said, "They have a habit of intimidating people for votes. During the Lok Sabha elections, they claimed that if the Modi govt returned, reservation would end, democracy would be finished and the Constitution would be changed." "One year on, whose reservation has been taken away? Where has democracy or the Constitution been scrapped?" he asked, accusing the opposition of constantly misleading the public.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tejashwi will be CM if GA wins: Sahani
Patna: In a strong political pitch ahead of the assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) founder Mukesh Sahani on Friday declared that if the Grand Alliance forms the govt in Bihar, RJD's Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will become CM and a leader from the fishermen (Mallah) community will be appointed deputy CM. Speaking at a function alongside Tejashwi on the death anniversary of former MP Phoolan Devi, Sahani said, "Her sacrifice will not go in vain. She showed that women are not just meant to wear bangles, but to fight injustice. Her life is an inspiration for all women." Tejashwi echoed the call for change, urging voters to give him a chance. "Nitish Kumar's govt has ruled Bihar for 20 years and Narendra Modi's govt has been at the Centre for 11 years. But unemployment, inflation, poverty and migration have only increased. Farmers' incomes in Bihar have fallen and the state continues to lag behind others in every area," he said. Sahani also raised the issue of reservation for his Nishad community. "If we can get quotas in other states, why not in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand? Nishads are no longer just a fishing community. We know how to govern. They took four of our MLAs now we will take 40. This is a fight for respect," he said. In 2022, three of VIP's four MLAs joined the BJP. After Bochahan MLA Musafir Paswan passed away, RJD gave the bypoll ticket to his son Amar Paswan, who went on to win the seat.
