Patna, Aug. 4 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday termed the Bankipur Assembly by-election result a "direct verdict of the people" against the BJP-led government in Bihar, alleging that the outcome reflected growing public anger over the state's governance.

Addressing a press conference, Yadav claimed that the BJP had suffered two major electoral setbacks within a short span of time.

"The Bankipur by-election results are a direct verdict of the people--an outcome of public anger against the BJP government and the Chief Minister. Within just 100 to 150 days, the BJP has lost two major elections, proving that Samrat Choudhary has failed to win the public's trust. Instead of focusing on development, the governmen...