New Delhi, July 8
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged a “deep-rooted conspiracy” aimed at defaming Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and destabilising the state through orchestrated crimes backed by political interests.
“In Bihar, a conspiracy is being hatched to defame Nitish Kumar, to spread terror, commit crimes and promote politically-backed crime,” Singh told reporters on Tuesday.
“Certain people are deliberately orchestrating such acts to tarnish Nitish Kumar’s image, but the truth behind this conspiracy is about to be exposed. Through a particular political gang, disturbances are being created in several parts of Bihar to defame the state government,” he added.
Taking a swipe at the RJD, Singh compared the current administration with that of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. “This is Nitish Kumar’s government, which punishes criminals, unlike Lalu ji’s government when criminals were promoted,” he said.
Singh also lashed out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for opposing the ECI’s revision of the voter list.
On July 3, eleven INDIA bloc parties met with Election Commission officials, expressing concern that over two crore voters in Bihar could be disenfranchised due to difficulties in furnishing documents. However, the ECI clarified that voters could submit documents until July 25 and would be granted further opportunities during the claims and objections period.