Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over his remarks on the state’s crime situation.
Sharing a video of Choudhary, Yadav mocked the Chief Minister for his statement “crime” may happen in Bihar, but there is no “apraadh”.
Notably, “apraadh” is the Hindi word for crime. Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly, also alleged that Choudhary faces charges in seven murder cases.
“In Bihar, crime may happen, but there are no criminals. My dear countrymen, this is what a Chief Minister, selected by Modi ji, who is an accused in seven murder cases, is saying. Do the IAS and IPS officers sitting on the stage feel honoured or insulted to be working with him? Has Narendra Modi ji taken a contract to destroy Bihar through this man?” the RJD leader said in his X post.
Bihar CM On Farakka Water Treaty
Meanwhile, addressing the event, Choudhary said the state needed adequate water to establish industries and promote economic development. However, he argued that the current terms of the Farakka Water Treaty with Bangladesh restricted Bihar’s ability to fully utilise its share of Ganga water.
He stated that under the Farakka Water Treaty, Bihar was entitled to receive water for only four months of the year (July-October). He added that during these months, almost every part of the country receives rainfall and water is readily available.
“I am not opposed to Bangladesh receiving its share of water. However, we also need water for agriculture and drinking purposes. Bihar is a poor state, and it needs water to establish industries and promote economic development. We cannot compromise on this requirement. It is our necessity,” he said.