JP Nadda holds key strategy meeting with Bihar BJP, slams Congress-RJD

BJP National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda held a meeting with the Bihar BJP Core Committee in Patna on Saturday, attended by National General Secretary B L Santhosh and senior party leaders from Bihar.

The late-evening meeting, considered significant in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, saw discussions on a range of election-related issues, including the BJP’s strategy for seat-sharing within the NDA.

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The issue of seat-sharing within the NDA is becoming increasingly complex, with senior BJP leaders working to resolve the matter. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had sought feedback from Bihar BJP leaders, and now JP Nadda has followed up with consultations on the same issue.

In addition, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare visited Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital in Chhapra to review its infrastructure, modern equipment, and healthcare services. He was accompanied by Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey.

Earlier in the day, while speaking at a media conclave, Nadda launched a sharp attack on the Opposition.

“Congress and the rest of the Opposition have brought politics to its lowest level. Earlier, Modi ji’s mother was abused on their platform, and the video released by Congress yesterday proves how dirty their mindset is,” he said.

He added, “These people are degrading the standards of politics. The land of Bihar is witness to this. The awakened people of Bihar will give them a fitting reply at the right time.”

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) exercise, Nadda remarked: “Who knows where Rahul Gandhi gets his data from, or what kind of mathematics he uses? There’s a saying in Hindi, ‘Naach na jaane aangan tedha’ (A bad workman blames his tools). Similarly, when they don’t receive the people’s support in elections, Congress and the entire Opposition blame the Election Commission.”

Targeting the RJD, Nadda alleged that the party attempted to push Bihar into lawlessness and darkness.

“Back in 2003, there was an atmosphere of fear in Patna. An MLA was murdered in broad daylight, and the accused was a close aide of Lalu Prasad,” he said.

Continuing his attack on the RJD supremo, Nadda said: “In the name of development, Lalu Prasad used to say, ‘If we build roads, the police will reach faster, and animals’ hooves will be damaged.’ He even glorified migration, saying, ‘People from Bihar leave wearing a gamchha (cotton towel), and return wearing a suit.’”

Praising Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, he said that Bihar has undergone many significant changes under his leadership. “I am pleased that Bihar has proven itself in women’s empowerment,” he added.