New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today launched a scathing attack on the governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, raising three direct questions about the state's pressing issues. His criticism comes as the PM conducts a roadshow in Bihar, a move that has already drawn fire from the opposition.

Specifically targeting the "double-engine government" on key fronts, Ramesh accused the regime of overseeing "dozens of paper leaks and recruitment-admission exam scams," stating this has "ruined the futures of lakhs of youth." He directly asked why "such foul play" was allowed with the hard work of Bihar's students.

Highlighting the grim economic reality, Ramesh pointed out that 64 percent...