Political Battle in Bihar: JDU's Jha Rebuts RJD's Yadav

JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha defends Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's resignation demands, citing upcoming 2025 assembly elections. Yadav criticizes Kumar's governance, alleging a rise in crime and questioning his capability to lead. Political tensions heighten amid upcoming elections.

In a sharp rebuke, JDU's National Working President, Sanjay Kumar Jha, defended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's calls for his resignation. Jha cited Bihar's recent elections, emphasizing that the future, especially the 2025 assembly elections, will clarify leadership preferences.

Jha also pointed out Nitish Kumar's withdrawal from the RJD alliance in 2024, stressing that the BJP-JDU partnership holds no alternative. Meanwhile, Yadav criticized Kumar's leadership, drawing attention to perceived governance failures, particularly a collapse in law and order within the state.

Highlighting escalating crime rates, Yadav accused Kumar of failing to address the issue, pointing to high-profile incidents like multiple bombings at a Tanishq store resulting in robberies worth 25 crore rupees. As the state gears up for assembly elections, political stakes continue to rise.

(With inputs from agencies.)