Make public clarification on graft case: JD-U
The political crisis in Bihar continued on Wednesday with JD(U) adamant on seeking a fact-based public clarification from deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav. JD(U), while sending a clear political signal to its coalition partner RJD said that “the party is committed to the coalition dharma, but Nitish Kumar’s stand on corruption is well known and he has set an example by taking harsh action against ministers facing criminal charges in the past”.
JD (U) leaders also clarified that the party did not demand the resignation of Tejashwi Yadav, but want him to give a detailed public explanation of the charges he has been facing.
Party insiders said that Tejashwi Yadav is likely to seek legal advice and has also agreed to give a detailed public explanation of the corruption charges he has been facing. He is expected to do so in a big rally organised by the RJD on August 27.
The political crisis in Bihar continued on Wednesday with JD-U adamant on seeking a fact-based public clarification from deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav.
The JD-U, while sending a clear political signal to its coalition partner RJD, said that “the party is committed to the coalition dharma but Nitish Kumar’s stand on corruption is well-known and he has set an example by taking harsh action against ministers facing criminal charges in the past.”
JD-U leaders also clarified that the party did not demand the resignation of Tejashwi Yadav but want him to give a detailed public explanation of the charges he has been facing.
“Meeting between chief minister and Tejashwi Yadav was not political and our opinion on the issue is that he (Tejashwi) must clarify his position in public with proof and facts,” JD-U spokesperson Ajay Alok told reporters in Patna on Wednesday.
The reaction came in response to Lalu Yadav’s political advisor and former RJD MP Shivanand Tiwary’s statement in which he had said that “situation has returned to normal after Tuesday’s meeting.”
Deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav had met Nitish Kumar in his official chamber on Tuesday where he is believed to have told him that he will not resign from the post and fight a legal battle to clear his name. It was their first meeting since the crisis surfaced.
Sources claimed that Mr Tejashwi Yadav also cited the example of Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh, who continues to hold position despite legal cases pending against him.
Party insiders said that deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav is likely to seek legal advice and has also agreed to give a detailed public explanation of the corruption charges he has been facing.