Nitish Kumar slams Lalu for promoting dynasty politics; RJD chief's son, daughter hit back

The Bihar CM questioned the need to have so many children, alluding to Prasad's large family, and remarked that after promoting his sons, it's now the turn of his daughters to enter politics.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a dig at RJD president Lalu Prasad during an election rally in Katihar, slamming him for promoting his family members in politics. Kumar's remarks came as he voiced support for NDA's Lok Sabha candidate Dulal Chandra Goswami.

Kumar took a dig at RJD president Lalu Prasad during an election rally in Katihar, indirectly taking a dig at the promotion of Prasad's family members in politics. Although Kumar didn't mention anyone by name, his comments seemed directed at Prasad's political dynasty, which includes his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, both of whom have held significant political positions.

The Bihar CM questioned the need to have so many children, alluding to Prasad's large family, and remarked that after promoting his sons, it's now the turn of his daughters to enter politics. He also made veiled references to Tejashwi Yadav, suggesting that someone takes undue credit for development work, hinting at Yadav's tenure as deputy CM during their coalition government.

Kumar rejoined the NDA in January after leaving the Mahagathbandhan, which he had joined two years prior after leaving the NDA. Earlier in the day, he addressed a public meeting in Purnea's Banmankhi area, supporting his party's candidate Santosh Kushwaha's reelection bid.

"He (Yadav) is trying to take credit for the work I have done. Everybody knows about the state's law and order situation during RJD's regime. They (RJD) did not do any development work, there were no roads in the state. Development started after I became the CM," Kumar said.

Reacting to Kumar's comment, Tejashwi Yadav told reporters in Patna, "With folded hands I am saying that he (Nitish) can say whatever he wants. I respect him and I consider him my guardian. I always pray for his good health. But I would like to ask one question - will personal attacks serve any purpose in the Lok Sabha polls? What will Bihar's people get from such personal attacks? This is not a fight between two families."

"Why doesn't he talk about the special package and special status to Bihar? Why is he silent about providing better health and education facilities to people? What about providing government jobs to the youths of the state?" Yadav said.

Lalu Prasad's daughter and senior RJD leader Misa Bharti said, "What can I say on this remark of Chacha Ji (Nitish)? He was well aware of this fact when the JD(U) was with the 'grand alliance' in Bihar. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stopped speaking about 'dynasty politics', the CM has now started commenting on it."

Bharti, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, alleged that the BJP is reluctant to include the Bihar CM in its election campaigns. "You people should ask him (Nitish) why the BJP is not inviting him to its rallies addressed by the party's top leaders? We know the reason, but the CM should tell the people".