Patna, June 10: The Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] spokesperson Neeraj Kumar addressed various political issues on Wednesday. Responding to questions about the potential entry of Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, he stated that every political party has the right to expand its organization.
Kumar noted that the LJP (Ram Vilas) has decided to contest elections in Uttar Pradesh, which he deemed a legitimate decision. He expressed confidence in the NDA leadership’s ability to coordinate effectively with all allied parties.
Regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, which has now surpassed that of Jawaharlal Nehru, Kumar emphasized that the Prime Minister operates according to the mandate given by the public. He highlighted that Modi leads the NDA coalition and the parliamentary party, reflecting the will of the voters.
In response to the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, Kumar stated that the returning officer has the authority to make such decisions. He urged that instead of political criticism, it is better to examine and adhere to the available legal provisions if there are objections to the decision.
On the NDA meeting scheduled in Delhi, Kumar described it as a demonstration of collective unity. The meeting will involve a review of their actions, discussions, and a celebration of their achievements.
Addressing questions raised by the RJD regarding Nishant Kumar’s educational qualifications, Kumar defended Nishant, stating he had the courage to speak the truth without hiding anything. He criticized Tejashwi Yadav for making contradictory claims about his stature and that of Tej Pratap.
In response to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s comments on the ED’s actions against businessmen in Punjab, Kumar asserted that the country’s constitutional framework is robust. He acknowledged the proud history of the Sikh community and the Sikh Regiment, stating that attempts to incite unrest would not provoke the community. However, he noted that such irresponsible statements could affect the vote bank of those who make them.
Regarding the situation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, Kumar remarked that the current turmoil is expected, as their leader Mamata Banerjee has indicated that those who wish to stay may do so, while others can leave. This has led to a lack of unity within the TMC regarding policies.
Finally, responding to Tejashwi Yadav’s controversial remarks about Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Kumar downplayed the significance of the comments. He suggested that it is reasonable to expect such language from someone with a background of criminal accusations. He challenged Yadav to formally return his government bungalow and security if he does not want them, and to issue a white paper regarding the security provisions provided to former officials from 1990 to 2005. This is crucial as those who return security should not also preach about it.
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