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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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
