• By Raju Kumar
  • Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:18 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Bihar Assembly elections: Day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bihar visit, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav intensified its attack on the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state amid soaring political temperature in the poll-bound state. On Saturday, Yadav attacked the Janata Dal (United), an NDA ally, alleging that the BJP will have a decisive say in the distribution of assembly tickets.

The RDJ leader, while addressing a press conference, also attacked the NDA government over its governance record, asking if it had set up IT parks, SEZ (Special Economic Zone), industrial clusters, semiconductor factories, food processing units or educational hubs in the state.

Yadav's Jibe At Nitish Over His Health

Continuing his criticism of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his "health condition", Tejashwi once again took potshots at the CM during his presser.

"Nitish Kumar's unconscious state is a blessing for them. The JD-U tickets will also be distributed by Amit Shah... This is confirmed. Sanjay Jha is a BJP-RSS person. He is in JD(U) from the Arun Jaitley quota," Yadav claimed.

The RJD leader accused the Nitish Kumar government of lacking a vision.

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"We will force the government to speak on IT parks, SEZ (Special Economic Zone), industrial clusters, industrial parks, semiconductor factories, food processing units, textile hubs, educational hubs and health cities. This is our vision: all-around development. The government will be forced to pay attention to these topics," he said.

Why No Industrialisation In Bihar In Last 20 Years: Yadav

"Nitish Kumar was there for 20 years, and PM Modi has been there for the last 11 years. Why were the things mentioned above not established? But when Tejashwi comes, he will complete all these works," he added.

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Tejashwi remarks indicated he is the chief ministerial candidate of his party.

Nitish Kumar's Poll Doles Ahead Of Elections

Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced that widowed women, senior citizens, and differently abled people covered under Bihar government's Social Security Pension Schemes will now be receiving Rs 1,100 pension per month.

"I am happy to inform you that under the Social Security Pension Scheme, widowed women, elderly and disabled people will now get a pension of Rs. 1,100 instead of Rs. 400 every month," Nitish Kumar posted on X.

"All beneficiaries will get a pension at the increased rate from July. It will be ensured that this amount is sent to the account of all beneficiaries on the 10th of the month. This will help one crore nine lakh sixty-nine thousand and two hundred and fifty-five beneficiaries a lot. The elderly are a precious part of society, and ensuring their dignified living is our top priority. The state government will continue to make efforts in this direction," the post added.

(With ANI inputs)