Dy CM downplays 'feud' within JD(U)
PATNA, Sept. 30 -- Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Choudhary on Tuesday made light of the ongoing infighting within the JD(U) between party MLC Neeraj Kumar and party MLA Anant Singh over the Legislative Council election for Patna (graduate) seat, saying the matter would be resolved in due course.
Singh, the party MLA and a strongman from Mokama, on Monday vowed to "defeat" his party's MLC Neeraj Kumar in upcoming legislative council polls by supporting and canvassing for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh.
Singh admitted that he was settling "personal" scores with Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency for a fourth consecutive term.
"The matter is in the party's consideration and the issue will be resolved well before time," he added, while addressing media persons at the JD(U) office. Choudhary also did not delve into Union minister and LJP-RV chief Chirag Paswan's remark that "he felt ashamed of being part of the government due to poor law and order situation", and cited the government's prompt response as the mark of "good governance".
"No crime is an ideal situation. But the true test of the government and administration begins only after a crime takes place and action taken against the offenders vouch for it. What Chirag said is nothing unnatural, as some incidents have taken place of late and swift action has been taken against the anti-socials. His party is part of the government," he added.
He said that the Samrat government is working on the basis of his predecessor Nitish Kumar's policy against crime. "No one will be treated differently. Action in cases related to crime will be taken as per law. A person will not be exempted only on the basis of his political or social identity," he added.
He also criticised a statement by leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav that said that action against those involved in crime against women is taken on the basis of caste and party backing.
On a question regarding the special intensive revision of the electoral roll, the Deputy CM said that the Opposition's objection to this issue was beyond comprehension, as the Election Commission did it in a very transparent manner.
"The Opposition is talking baselessly. The intensive revision was diverted towards the minority community and there was an attempt by the Opposition to scare them. Are there only people from the minority community in the 2.2 million people who were found dead in the voter list? Bihar was the first state where it was done and there was not even a single complaint," he asked.
Chaudhary said that the intention of the government has been clear that the name of any eligible voter should not be excluded from the electoral roll. "In Bihar, not even a single complaint could emerge. Speaking without proof is meaningless," he added.
Chaudhary said that the intention of the government has been clear that the name of any eligible voter should not be excluded from the electoral roll.
"In Bihar, not even a single complaint could emerge. Speaking without proof is meaningless," he added.
On the flood situation in the state, Choudhary appealed to the people to remain vigilant and not panic, as there has been considerable rainfall in the Gandak catchment area in Nepal over the past 24 hours, due to which the water level at Valmikinagar Barrage is rising and the discharge has reached about 4.25 lakh cusecs.
"The people in the affected areas are being continuously informed. The department is fully alert. The people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas. If anyone faces any trouble, administration will be on its toes to provide all necessary help. We hope the situation will gradually start improving now, but nothing can predicted about natural calamity," he added....
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