Seats in Bihar not enough to accommodate Lalu Prasad’s own family, says UP CM
Yogi hails Bihar as the cradle of democracy
Yogi Adityanath addresses huge public meetings in Aurangabad and Nawada of Bihar to seek votes for Sushil Kumar Singh and Vivek Thakur
RJD was too busy in extortions; NDA govt doesn’t tolerate such activities: Yogi Adityanath
By Our Correspondent
Aurangabad/Nawada: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a blistering attack on the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal during his public meetings in Aurangabad and Nawada of Bihar, appealing to people to follow Uttar Pradesh’s lead in rejecting nepotism and caste-based politics.
Leading the inaugural Vijay Sankalp rally in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency, Yogi remarked, “This dynastic pattern extends from Bihar to UP. The people of UP have voiced their stance; now it’s Bihar’s turn. Let’s reject divisive caste politics.”
The CM held a public meeting in Aurangabad in support of BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Singh, while in Nawada he addressed the Vijay Sankalp rally in favour of Vivek Thakur. Despite the scorching heat, a large number of people had gathered at both the events to see and hear him.
Taking a dig at Lalu Prasad Yadav, Yogi Adityanath said: “Ishwar Lalu ji ko swasth karein, vah aabadi badhayein aur BJP aawas banane ka karya karegi” (May God bless Laluji with good health and he contributes to increasing the population while the BJP will handle the housing construction).”
Yogi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will build houses for three crore poor in the next five years. Yogi Adityanath remarked that with the removal of the Congress and RJD influence from Bihar, the momentum of development will surge.
Continuing his ‘Nation First versus Family First’ diatribe against the opposition parties, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Lok Sabha seats in Bihar were not enough to accommodate the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s own family.
Urging people not to anticipate anything from the RJD, Yogi asserted, “It’s a party centered around the family, where development, seats and benefits of schemes are all geared towards serving interests of a family, with no consideration for broader societal concerns.”
He added: “We’ve succeeded in fortifying the NDA in Bihar, where previously, seats seemed reserved solely for Laluji’s family, encapsulating their dominance.”
Underscoring the end of 500-year long wait with the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol in the majestic temple in Ayodhya, CM Yogi Adityanath said that the event evoked excitement and enthusiasm both in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, expressing his appreciation for the gifts sent by the people of Bihar for the temple.
He stated: “A symbiotic relationship exists between UP and Bihar, which will remain unchanged. We say, Sitaram, prioritizing Mother Sita’s name before Shri Ram’s, thereby fostering the ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’ campaign by strengthening the bond between the two states.”
Yogi added: “When the people of Bihar were coming from different parts of the country during the Covid-19 pandemic, we ensured that the people from Mother Sita’s maternal home were not discriminated against.”
Caste & family based politics is the biggest obstacle in democracy
Addressing a public meeting in Nawada, Yogi Adityanath said that the funds released from Delhi now directly reach beneficiaries’ accounts. Highlighting developmental achievements, CM Yogi noted that under the Modi government’s tenure, four crore impoverished individuals have received homes over the past decade whereas an additional three crore houses are planned to be constructed in the upcoming five years.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted that Nawada is the revered ‘karmbhumi’ of the Late Jaiprakash Babu, who played a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s democracy, and the esteemed land of former Chief Minister Late Karpuri Thakur. He underscored Bihar’s immense contributions to the nation, mentioning notable figures like Constitution Making Committee Chairman Rajendra Babu and former Chief Minister Krishna Babu who hail from the region.
He commented, “Congress and its allies consistently failed to honor Jayaprakash ji and Karpoori Thakur. However, PM Modi and the BJP demonstrated their respect for Bihar’s people by bestowing ‘Bharat Ratna’ upon Karpoori Thakur. Bihar is revered as the cradle of democracy, shaping the nation’s history and imparting invaluable lessons in democracy.”
Yogi Adityanath also pointed out that the gravest challenges to democracy include the ‘criminalization of politics’ and the ‘politicization of criminals.’ He added that politics based on caste and family is a major impediment to the democratic process. CM Yogi criticized RJD for engaging in extortion activities, asserting that such activities are not tolerated under the BJP-NDA government.
