Patna, Sept. 20 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday launched an attack on the state government over the flood and drought situation in Bihar, alleging that people are suffering due to the dual crisis and demanding Rs 15,000 compensation for drought-affected farmers.

Addressing a press conference in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav said, "More than 45 lakh people are affected by floods. Rainfall has been less than 35% this time, causing a part of Bihar to face drought-like conditions. People in Bihar are dying due to floods, yet hundreds of crores of rupees were squandered on 'diya-baati' to mark the Prime Minister's birthday."

The RJD leader criticised the Centre and the state's ...