Tej Pratap Yadav Criticizes BJP and RSS for Inciting Violence in Bihar

In an outspoken address in Danapur, Bihar, former minister and expelled RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav launched a pointed critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He accused these organizations of inciting communal riots, stating that their existence has ended poorly and urged individuals to refrain from making derogatory comments about either caste or religion. Specifically, Yadav labeled Union Minister Giriraj Singh as a "riot inciter," criticizing him for exacerbating communal tensions.

Yadav's comments were triggered by Singh's remarks advocating for the separation of politics from mosques in Darbhanga. Concurrently, in Patna, Tej Pratap's brother, Tejashwi Yadav, raised alarms over Bihar’s slow development and expressed his distress over the state's continued economic struggles, such as high unemployment rates and lack of industrialization. He asked for the opportunity to lead efforts aimed at revitalizing the state's economy.

During his speech, Tejashwi Yadav criticized the BJP for undermining democratic principles and promoting a family-centric approach to governance. As the Bihar assembly elections loom, anticipation has grown, though the Election Commission of India has yet to confirm a date for the polling.