President's rule in Bihar? Tejashwi alleges BJP planning to keep Nitish Kumar as CM only until elections; alleges 'major controversy unfolding'
Tejashwi Yadav
on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party is hatching a conspiracy to impose President rule and take control of Bihar after the assembly elections which is scheduled at the end of the year.
Tejashwi said that things will change after the elections, claiming that Amit Shah will keep
Nitish Kumar
as chief minister only until the elections.
"Those who are observing the situation believe that these people will impose President's Rule. It seems like a major conspiracy is unfolding in Bihar, with Modi planning to implement President's Rule and take control," Tejashwi said.
"Rajnath Singh attended the event and said that they are forming the government for the third time, praising Nitish Ji.
The BJP is the largest party, but they have no face, and Amit Shah has made it clear that they will keep them only until the elections, after which things will change. The BJP's dominance will soon end," he added.
The RJD leader also attacked Election Commission over electoral roll revision, accusing it taking away voting rights of poor in the state.
"This is a significant issue as the rights of the poor and their voting rights are being taken away.
The Election Commission is meeting with political parties. We want to ask what should be done if there is no time given for meetings. This is injustice because it seems there will be challenges for the people in the coming days," Tejashwi said.
"Everyone is exposed, and one wonders why the Election Commission is unwilling to meet. It is supposed to be an independent body, but it appears to be singing praises of the BJP and RSS," he added.
According to the poll body, the special intensive revision of electoral rolls is part of its crackdown on illegal immigrants from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
The poll panel reminded the constitutional provision that says only Indian citizens can vote. "The Constitution of India is supreme. All citizens, political parties, and the Election Commission of India follow the Constitution," EC said in a statement.
The assembly election is scheduled for the end of the year, where a high-stakes battle is expected. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — consisting of the Janata Dal (United) led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party — will face off against the Mahagathbandhan, which includes the Congress, RJD, and Left parties.
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