Basti. Political rhetoric has intensified following a recent statement by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad issued a scathing remark on Tejashwi Yadav’s assertion that if a Grand Alliance government were formed in Bihar, Muslims and Dalits would also be given opportunities.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Sanjay Nishad said that if Tejashwi Yadav and his family had worked for the backward classes and Dalits while in power, they wouldn’t have to ask for votes today.
He asked why the plight of Dalits and backward classes didn’t change when they were in power. What can they change now that they’re out of power? They can only change their language. A lot can be accomplished in 20 years.
Japan gained independence 20 years after us, and where has it reached today?
These people held power for 20 years, but what did they do for the people?
Minister Nishad said that the politics of Tejashwi Yadav and his family has always been based on caste equations, but whenever they came to power, the backward and Dalit classes were ignored. He further said that if these people had worked for the backward and Dalit communities, they probably would not have to seek votes today. These people forget the backward and Dalit communities when they come to power.
It should be noted that Tejashwi Yadav recently said in a statement that if the Grand Alliance comes to power in Bihar, more than one Deputy Chief Minister will be appointed, ensuring representation from the Muslim and Dalit communities. This statement by Tejashwi Yadav has sparked a political debate, with leaders of the ruling party calling it an election promise.
–IANS
Courtesy: Hindi News