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Kumar also expressed displeasure over the action of central agencies against the RJD, the largest constituent of the ‘grand alliance’ government in Bihar. (File Photo/PTI)
Kumar, who quit the BJP in August last year and formed the grand alliance government, claimed he was working to forge opposition unity
Bihar Chief Minister in a veiled attack on the BJP-led NDA Nitish Kumar Said on Friday that those who vote for him in the Lok Sabha elections to be held next year, will bring destruction for themselves.
Kumar, who quit the BJP in August last year and formed the grand alliance government, claimed that he was working to forge opposition unity.
“I am working towards building opposition unity… but I am not a prime ministerial candidate. The JD(U) supremo said all opposition parties are united to form an alliance against the BJP-led government at the Center ahead of the 2024 general elections.
He was addressing party workers at the JD(U) office here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India.
“I want to tell one thing that those who vote for them (BJP) in the coming general elections will bring disaster on themselves and the country…and those who vote for us will ensure the well-being of themselves, the nation and the country.” State,” Kumar said.
The Chief Minister claimed that his only goal was to work for “uniting the opposition to oust the BJP from power”.
On several occasions in the past, Kumar said he was looking forward to playing a “positive” role in building opposition unity against the ruling NDA at the Centre.
“I met several opposition leaders including Congress and Left parties in Delhi. We had very positive and constructive meetings… Now I will talk to other non-BJP parties and go on a tour across the country.
Kumar and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during their two-day visit to Delhi earlier this week.
Kumar also held discussions with several other opposition leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Accusing the BJP of dividing the society on religious lines, Kumar said the BJP is desperate to rewrite history and people know what they did during the freedom struggle.
He had no contribution in the freedom struggle of the country. They are only trying to spread hatred. They should be wiped out from the whole country. People should be careful of such forces.
The JD(U) leader also alleged that “the BJP-led government at the Center has done nothing for the country or Bihar except propaganda”.
“What happened to the special status of Bihar?” He asked.
Kumar also expressed displeasure over the action of central agencies against the RJD, the largest constituent of the ‘grand alliance’ government in Bihar.
“After coming together to form the new government in the state, central agencies are creating trouble for them (RJD leaders). Similar action is being initiated against non-BJP leaders in other states as well.
The Enforcement Directorate on March 10 carried out searches in several cities of Bihar in connection with its probe into the “land for jobs” scam, in which RJD national president Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi were held before the Central Bureau of Investigation. was interrogated. Investigation.
Kumar said that those who spread hatred should be punished.
“Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar is the architect of the Constitution which gave rights to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections of the society. We should work for the unity of the country.”
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