Synopsis
Union Minister Lalan Singh challenges Tejashwi Yadav to reflect on his parents' governance while defending Nitish Kumar's administration amid rising crime in Bihar. Singh emphasizes the improvements since 2005 and criticizes Yadav's political maturity.Key Takeaways
- Lalan Singh challenges Tejashwi Yadav's criticisms.
- Comparison of current governance with Yadav's parental rule.
- Singh highlights improvements in Bihar since 2005.
- Yadav's claims about crime are countered with historical references.
- Discussion on the misuse of state funds during the Pragati Yatra.
Patna, Feb 21 (NationPress) The political skirmish surrounding Bihar's law and order has escalated as Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, commonly known as Lalan Singh, responded to Tejashwi Yadav's critique of the Nitish Kumar administration, suggesting he should reflect on the era when his parents were in charge of Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav has accused the current government of failing to address the surge in crime, while the Union Minister defended Nitish's leadership by contrasting it with the chaotic law enforcement during the reign of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
Singh recalled the rampant crime wave of the 1990s, particularly the surge in kidnappings for ransom.
“Tejashwi Yadav demonstrates a lack of political maturity; mere criticism of the government won’t lead him to the Chief Minister’s chair. He needs to clarify what constitutes a crime. Ordinary incidents cannot be labeled as criminal. He should reflect on the tenure of his parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, when kidnappings were rampant and ransom demands were routine. Kidnapping was essentially an industry back then,” Singh stated.
Previously, Tejashwi Yadav criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s rule, alleging a stark decline in the state's safety.
In a series of social media updates, Yadav pointed out 137 criminal incidents reported since January 2025, labeling the current governance as “Rakshasa Raj (demonic rule).”
Tejashwi Yadav also accused Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra of misusing state funds and taxpayers' money.
In response, Lalan Singh portrayed Nitish Kumar as the architect of Bihar’s progress, dismissing Tejashwi Yadav’s claims as unfounded.
He stressed that real progress (Pragati) was initiated only after 2005 under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, reinforcing the JD(U)-BJP alliance's stance that the state suffered under RJD governance.
“Tejashwi Yadav doesn’t grasp the essence of Pragati. He is inexperienced and disconnected from governance. Nitish Kumar is actively conducting the Pragati Yatra, visiting every district of Bihar, and assessing and inaugurating various projects aimed at benefiting the common populace,” Singh remarked.
Following Congress's criticism of Rekha Gupta, Delhi's newly appointed Chief Minister, Lalan Singh expressed that the grand old party favors women from a specific family.
“For the Congress party, women from one family take precedence. They dominate key positions in the party and government and cannot accept any other woman thriving within the party,” Singh concluded.
