Rift in Lalu family deepens: Tej Pratap Yadav slams Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi after Aurangabad scuffle
Patna: The simmering rift within RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family has widened further, with elder son and Hasanpur MLA Tej Pratap Yadav launching a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his younger brother, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.
The controversy erupted after an alleged scuffle during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Aurangabad involving the driver of Nabinagar MLA Vijay Kumar Singh alias Dablu Singh and his journalist brother. Sharing a video of the incident on X, Tej Pratap questioned Rahul and Tejashwi’s role in the campaign, saying, “I am not able to understand whether they have come out to save democracy or destroy it. The way Dablu Singh’s driver and his brother were beaten and abused by Jaichands is extremely wrong and shameful.”
Warning Tejashwi against “Jaichands” around him, he added, “Be careful, otherwise you will see very bad results in the elections. The results will decide how intelligent you are.”
This is not the first time Tej Pratap has alleged betrayal within his brother’s circle. Earlier, after a photo controversy involving him, he had accused Tejashwi’s associates of plotting against him, leading to his expulsion from the party and family for six years.
With fresh remarks, political observers say the sibling rivalry has resurfaced at a crucial time for the RJD ahead of the Assembly polls.
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav continued their Yatra, holding public meetings in Gaya on Monday before moving to Nawada on Tuesday, where INDIA bloc leaders plan to highlight “vote chori” allegations against the BJP and the Election Commission.
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Kumaraswamy accuses Cong govt of 'neglecting' farmers in Karnataka
Mysuru (PTI): Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of "neglecting" the farmers in the state and being involved in corruption.
The JD(S) leader took part in an event where President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district, which comes under his Lok Sabha constituency.
"I saw a report that 2,800 farmers have died by suicide after this government came to power (in state). The government seems to be not concerned about the farmers. This government on coming to power said that it will give Rs 24,000 crore as loan to 32 lakh farmers for their farming activities, but till November, about Rs 12,000 crore has been paid to 24 lakh farmers, limiting to what was there earlier by managing the books of account," Kumaraswamy said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "These things show the failures of this government. Also, there is a corrupt system. I will not speak about it now. After December 20, I will speak to you in detail. There are a lot of issues to share with you."
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Responding to a question, the JD(S) leader, who turned 66 today, said there is no use of giving any documents. "I'm waiting for the right time."
Regarding the Congress government introducing a bill against "hate speech" in the Assembly, Kumaswamy said it is aimed at silencing the opposition in the state, but they won't be successful.
"What do Congress leaders have to say about their workers' comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi?. He cited slogans -- 'Modi teri kabr khudegi, aaj nahi to kal khudegi' (Modi's grave will be dug.. if not today, then tomorrow) -- allegedly raised against Modi at a Congress rally in Delhi on Sunday.
