"Rule of Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi made Bihar sick": Union Minister Nityanand Rai criticizes RJD and Congress for defaming Bihar

Patna (Bihar) [India], March 16 (ANI): Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Sunday has lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, accusing them of defaming Bihar.
Speaking to media, Rai stated, "Today there are some people in Bihar who are engaged in defaming Bihar, that is, the rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, who had made Bihar sick and kept it far away from development."
Rai further criticized the leadership of RJD and Congress for hindering Bihar's growth and development.
He claimed, "RJD and Congress people are trying to defame Bihar," emphasizing that the state was on a positive path under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The Minister highlighted the progress made in the state, pointing to the increasing availability of employment opportunities.
He also acknowledged the central government's role in the state's development. "Bihar is on the path of development... employment opportunities are being found here and Nitish Kumar is implementing all the schemes of the central government," Rai said.
Rai went on to assert that the people of Bihar were disillusioned with the "jungle raj" and caste-based politics, which he attributed to the RJD's and Congress's leadership. He expressed confidence that in the upcoming elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure a decisive victory.
"The people of Bihar are now fed up with 'jungle raj' and casteism, so in the coming days, RJD, Congress will be wiped out and NDA will form the government here with a huge majority," Rai said.
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav, amid backlash over his "dance or be suspended" remark to a policeman during Holi celebrations, on Saturday accused the BJP, RSS, and the media of "politicizing the festival and spreading hatred."
"Don't mind, it's Holi... Even this festival of mutual brotherhood has been given a new color of hatred by the BJP, RSS, and their lapdog media...," Yadav posted on X in Hindi, along with a cartoon mocking media organizations.
"Doing politics over celebrating Holi with police personnel or any opposition leader has become their religion. The people of the country will soon teach them a lesson," he added.
Yadav's remarks come amid backlash over a controversial video in which he was seen asking a policeman to "dance or be suspended" during a Holi celebration at his official residence in Patna on Friday, March 14. (ANI)