"20 years of misrule has left Bihar backward," says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Motihari (Bihar) [India], May 13 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said that Bihar has become the most backward and poor state in the last 20 years, stressing the need for change and new leadership.
"In the last 20 years, Bihar has become the most backward and poor state. Until a change comes, Bihar will remain this way. We are young, we have a vision, a roadmap to take Bihar forward," said Yadav while addressing a gathering in Motihari.
Tejashwi Yadav, on a one-day visit to Motihari's Siswa Kharar village in Paharpur, criticised the Nitish Kumar-led government and presented his vision for Bihar's future.
On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Tejashwi Yadav paid tribute by offering flowers at the Buddha statue in Siswa Kharar. He inaugurated the Buddha Purnima Mahotsav by lighting a lamp.
Addressing the gathering, Yadav told reporters, "We don't want to form the government; we want to work for Bihar's development. Bihar will only progress when the youth have employment opportunities. Poverty will end, migration will stop, sugar mills will start, and industries will set up."
Tejashwi Yadav also outlined his vision for the 2025 Assembly elections, appealing to the youth to bring about change. Comparing the government to an old vehicle, Yadav said, "Even the government doesn't allow vehicles to run more than 15 years because they emit smoke, pollute, and break down mid-way, causing inconvenience. Until there's change, Bihar will continue to lag behind."
Earlier, Tejashwi Yadav strongly condemned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's comments regarding former Chief Minister Rabri Devi during the budget session, calling them highly disrespectful.
In a post on X, Yadav expressed his disapproval, stating, "The repeated disrespect shown by Honorable Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar towards former Chief Minister Smt. Rabri Devi in the legislative assembly is highly condemnable."
Yadav further questioned the actions of the Bihar Chief Minister, noting the contrast between the state's religious significance and the language used by its leader.
He said, "Bihar is the land where Mother Sita was born, and when the leader of Bihar himself uses such harsh language towards women, what could be a greater misfortune for Bihar than this?"
The RJD leader also highlighted Rabri Devi's role as a symbol of women's empowerment in the state.
He added, "Rabri Devi is a living symbol of women's empowerment in Bihar. She instills hope, trust, and enthusiasm in every woman of Bihar, inspiring them to believe that not only men but also women here are powerful enough to fight against injustice throughout their lives, manage their families, and contribute to the prosperity of the entire state."
Tejashwi Yadav strongly criticized Nitish Kumar's behavior, calling it an insult to women's power and reflective of a patriarchal mindset. He said, "Such objectionable language, misconduct, rude behavior, and insult by the Chief Minister is a severe disrespect to woman power and reflects a patriarchal mindset that considers women inferior."
Yadav demanded an apology from Nitish Kumar, urging him to apologize to the women of Bihar for his actions. He concluded, "Nitish Kumar should immediately apologize to the women of Bihar for his actions and this remark." (ANI)