BJP top leadership 'afraid' of opposition parties, targeting them through probe agencies: RJD MP
Patna (PTI): Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha on Tuesday claimed that the BJP's top leadership is "afraid" of opposition parties, and it is targeting them by "misusing" central investigation agencies.
Jha also said the Union government is "very worried" over the activities of the opposition parties ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
"The BJP is using the ED, CBI and IT Department against those it is afraid of... That is why it is trying to break (opposition parties) through these central agencies," he told PTI.
ALSO READ: Tejashwi arrives at ED office for questioning in connection with probe into 'land-for-jobs' scam
Jha's remarks come a day after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for over nine hours in connection with the agency's money laundering probe into the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
The ED has also summoned RJD leader and Prasad's son Tejashwi Yadav for questioning in connection with the same case at its Patna office on Tuesday.
JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Sunday took oath as the chief minister of Bihar for a record ninth time after a dramatic volte-face, ditching the 'Mahagathbandhan' and the opposition bloc INDIA and forming a new government with the BJP, which he had dumped less than 18 months ago.
The RJD was a key constituent of the 'Mahagathbandhan'.
VIDEO | "This is BJP, they use ED, CBI and IT Department against those they are afraid of. It is evident that the rulers in Delhi are afraid right now, and that's why they are trying to break (opposition parties) and use probe agencies," says RJD MP @manojkjhadu when asked about… pic.twitter.com/dV8XmjrUtw
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 30, 2024
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
