CHIEF MINISTER IS INVISIBLE, SAYS TEJASHWI

Amid rising cases of Covid-19 and deteriorating flood condition in Bihar, the Opposition RJD on Wednesday blamed the state government for its failure in dealing with the crisis.

During his visit to floodaffected Darbhanga and Madhubani districts, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, “People are suffering due to the apathy of our state government. Our Chief Minister is invisible and there is no one to look after the people”.

RJD insiders said that Tejashwi Yadav is likely to visit other districts of the state to take stock of Covid-19 and flood situation.

As per an assessment more than three lakh people have been badly affected in around eight districts of north Bihar. Flood water has entered into several low-lying areas of East Champaran, Supaul, Darbhanga, Kishanganj, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts.

Earlier this week, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had directed government officials to step up relief measures for people living in containment zones of the flood-affected areas. Officials said that the state government has set up seven relief camps and around

27 community kitchens in areas where the situation is grim. Besides, administrative officials have also been asking people who have taken shelter in relief camps to follow the

Covid-19 guidelines. “Masks and gloves will be mandatory in relief camps especially in the containment zones”, officials said.