Tej Pratap Yadav Helps Rabri Devi’s Name For Nishant As CM, Blames Nitish For Crime Surge | India Information

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday backed his mom Rabri Devi’s name for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at hand over the reins to his son Nishant Kumar, citing the deteriorating law-and-order state of affairs in Bihar.

Talking to reporters exterior the Bihar Meeting, Tej Pratap mentioned, “Crime is at its peak, and the federal government is totally inactive. No motion is being taken.” He added that Rabri Devi’s remarks have been made after “cautious consideration” and reiterated his long-standing perception that youth needs to be given management alternatives.

Earlier within the day, Rabri Devi, former Chief Minister and Chief of Opposition within the Bihar Legislative Council, criticised Nitish Kumar over rising crime throughout the state and prompt that if he’s unable to regulate the state of affairs, he ought to switch the Chief Minister’s put up to his son Nishant Kumar.

The opposition’s assault comes amid a surge in prison incidents in Patna and different districts, elevating questions in regards to the effectiveness of the Nitish-led NDA authorities and its policing equipment.

Responding to hypothesis about his electoral plans, Tej Pratap mentioned he might contest from Bakhtiyarpur or Mahaddipur, however will in the end select a constituency based mostly on public demand. “I’ve performed a number of work in Mahua, and I’ll contest from wherever individuals need me to,” he mentioned.

Tej Pratap’s look on the Meeting additionally drew consideration as a result of current private developments. He had publicly revealed a 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav, following which his father, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, expelled him from the celebration and disowned him from the household.

His statements and presence throughout the monsoon session have added gas to Bihar’s evolving political narrative, with management succession and youth illustration rising as key themes forward of the upcoming Meeting elections.