Tejashwi Yadav promises corruption-free government, aims to make Bihar ‘number one’
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Patna: Tejashwi Yadav, the INDIA bloc’s choice for Bihar Chief Minister, on Friday pledged to make the state “number one” and promised a corruption-free government if the opposition alliance comes to power.
The RJD leader said his government would listen to citizens’ grievances and provide affordable medicines, jobs, and essential services. "I have only one dream, to make Bihar number one. Bihar deserves a government that delivers on education, healthcare, employment, irrigation, takes action, and listens to people. We want a Bihar where no one has to go elsewhere for treatment or a job," The New Indian Express quoted Tejashwi as saying.
The former deputy CM accused the Centre of protecting corrupt leaders and criminals in Bihar and promised a corruption-free government if his alliance assumes power. Speaking at a rally in Bakhtiyarpur, he highlighted rising unemployment, corruption, and criminal activities in the state, and pointed out that Bihar’s per capita income remains among the lowest despite years of NDA rule at the state and Centre levels. He further mentioned that Nitish Kumar would not continue as Chief Minister if the NDA returns to power.
The opposition INDIA bloc recently declared Tejashwi as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Yadav, who, at the age of 35, could become the youngest chief minister of the state if the INDIA bloc came to power, thanked his coalition partners and vowed to defeat what he called the “incompetent 20-year-old government,” referring to the NDA as a “double engine” of corruption and crime.
Tejashwi also responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “jungle raj” comment, questioning the lack of action against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar despite Modi citing 55 cases against him. "PM Modi himself counted 55 cases against Nitish Kumar but what actions have been taken against him? Jungle raj is where criminals are protected and supported and not a single day goes by in Bihar when rape, murder, corruption, and other crimes don't happen. They are only misusing government agencies. They set up factories in Gujarat and expect victory in Bihar," Tejashwi said.
The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results to be announced on November 14.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
