Patna, April 3: RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav has responded strongly to Tejashwi Yadav’s remarks about Bihar during his recent trip to Kerala. He addressed issues related to the upcoming special session on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the recent tragedy involving toxic alcohol in Motihari.
Yadav stated that calling a spade a spade is not a crime or a disgrace. Those who shy away from the truth are the ones who misinterpret it. Tejashwi Yadav highlighted the real situation in Bihar concerning education, health, migration, unemployment, per capita income, and investment, which is based on facts. He criticized NDA leaders for accusing him of defaming Bihar while he exposed its backwardness compared to Gujarat.
He questioned, “If Bihar is poor, is it wrong to speak the truth?” He suggested that the demand for a ₹10 lakh crore package arises from the shame of the truth being revealed. In a jab at Chirag Paswan, he noted that during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s regime, there were no caste-based murders, unlike the current situation. He emphasized that those who reveal the truth in politics do not need to hide their faces.
Regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill, he affirmed that RJD supports it but insists on prioritizing reservations within reservations. He argued that backward, extremely backward, and Dalit women should be given precedence to ensure that wealthy and upper-class women do not monopolize the benefits. The aim is to provide opportunities for poor and marginalized women, fulfilling Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s dream of social justice.
He provided an example, stating that while an iron lady like Indira Gandhi could lead the country, women in Bihar also deserve equal political representation. The call for a special session is aimed at discussing the interests of Bihar.
On the recent deaths due to toxic alcohol in Motihari, Shakti Singh Yadav remarked that this is not a new occurrence. Similar incidents have happened in Nawada, Siwan, Motihari, Vaishali, Gopalganj, and Samastipur. He accused the government of pretending to enforce a liquor ban while turning a blind eye to the issue. The liquor ban law has become a tool for economic resources for those in power. He concluded that the ban is ineffective and is pushing the poor towards toxic alcohol.
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