Union minister Ashwini Choubey slams Nitish as 'opportunistic'
BJP leader and Union minister Ashwini Choubey on Tuesday accused outgoing chief minister Nitish Kumar of being opportunistic and said those betraying Bihar want to create obstacles in its development.He made the remarks at the airport here while heading to Patna to take part in a BJP core group meeting this evening to take stock of the evolving political situation in the wake up of a break-up with ally Janata Dal United.The BJP does not suppress anyone, does not betray anyone.
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BJP leader and Union minister Ashwini Choubey on Tuesday accused outgoing chief minister Nitish Kumar of being ''opportunistic'' and said those ''betraying'' Bihar want to create obstacles in its development.
He made the remarks at the airport here while heading to Patna to take part in a BJP core group meeting this evening to take stock of the evolving political situation in the wake up of a break-up with ally Janata Dal (United).
''The BJP does not suppress anyone, does not betray anyone. Those people betraying Bihar want to create obstacles in its development. The development of Bihar has been a priority for us from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government to the Modi government,'' Choubey told a TV channel.
''Despite having lesser seats, we made him (Kumar) chief minister. He has deceived the people twice. He is suffering from arrogance,'' the BJP leader said.
Asked about Kumar's imminent tie-up with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Choubey said, ''Vinaash kaal vipreet buddhi'' (when doom approaches, one loses wisdom).
''Where is the talk of zero tolerance on corruption? He is opportunistic, he keeps looking for opportunities. This is my personal opinion,'' Choubey added.
Nitish met Governor Phagu Chauhan and tendered his resignation as chief minister of the NDA government in Bihar on Tuesday.
He said the decision to sever ties with the NDA was taken by his party, the JD(U).
Kumar is expected to form a fresh government, armed with the support of the entire opposition, including the RJD and the Left parties.
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