Patna, June 10: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, has once again targeted the state government. He raised concerns about Bihar’s economic condition and criticized the government’s policies.
The former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) took to social media platform X, stating, “Bihar’s financial crisis has escalated to such an extent that the Cabinet approved the withdrawal of ₹3,662 crores from the Bihar Contingency Fund to pay social security pensions for May, June, and July 2026. This fund is meant for addressing unexpected crises, natural disasters, or financial emergencies.”
Yadav asserted, “When a state starts using the contingency fund for pension payments, it indicates how dire and dangerous the situation has become. For the past six months, we have continuously stated, and it is well-known, that payments related to employee salaries and pensions have not been made for 4-5 months due to an empty treasury. Contractors have not been paid for over a year.”
Regarding new projects, he mentioned that not only have new initiatives stalled, but the approved work plans for 2023-24 have yet to commence. He criticized the hasty announcements made for 2025 and 2026. There are significant power cuts, scholarship funds are not being disbursed, and the Student Credit Card scheme is at a standstill. Due to a shortage of funds, the Cabinet has also decided to discontinue the ongoing ‘Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme.’
He reiterated that Bihar’s financial situation is alarming. The Chief Minister should explain why, after decades of a double-engine government, such a crisis has arisen, instead of withdrawing ₹3,662 crores from the contingency fund for pensions. Yadav urged the Chief Minister to address the fearful and anxious residents of Bihar about the state’s dire financial condition rather than focusing on unnecessary issues.
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