Patna: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of Opposition and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, embarked on the second phase of his ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ on Sunday, commencing from the residence of his mother and former Bihar CM, Rabri Devi, in Patna. Accompanied by a cohort of supporters, Tejashwi commenced his journey to Hajipur, reiterating his commitment to the cause of the people.
During the rally, Tejashwi made pointed remarks regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, invoking mythological characters Kaikeyi and Manthara, suggesting their allegorical presence within the political landscape. Tejashwi emphasized that the time will unveil the roles these characters play, urging Nitish to discern the true essence of governance.
Highlighting the stalled cabinet expansion and bureaucratic hurdles impeding development initiatives, Tejashwi criticized Nitish’s administration, alleging a lack of responsiveness among bureaucrats to the Chief Minister’s directives. Tejashwi’s elder brother and former minister, Tej Pratap Yadav, stood alongside him during the rally, underscoring familial support for the political endeavor.
In a scathing critique, Tejashwi asserted that Nitish’s leadership has become monotonous and uninspiring, echoing sentiments expressed by fellow politicians regarding the Chief Minister’s waning influence. Tejashwi attributed Nitish’s tenure as Chief Minister to the strategic alliances forged with smaller parties, including Jitan Ram Manjhi’s faction, symbolizing a perpetual cycle of political realignment.
Tejashwi refrained from commenting on the potential visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bihar, redirecting focus towards Nitish’s governance, signaling a shift in political discourse from targeting the BJP to critiquing the incumbent Chief Minister.
The second phase of the ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ will primarily feature roadshows instead of public meetings, spanning a distance of approximately 1400 kilometers. Tejashwi outlined the itinerary, detailing stops in Supaul, Banka, and Madhepura, among other locations, culminating in a return to Patna on February 28.
