Centre treating Bihar as stepchild: Tejashwi Yadav on flood-related issues
Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the opposition in Bihar, has criticized both state and central governments for their inadequate response to severe flooding in the region. He is demanding that the floods be declared a national disaster and is calling for a special economic package for affected families.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the political friction between state and central governments in India regarding disaster management funding and administrative accountability.
Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (September 13, 2026) slammed both the State and central government over the lack of seriousness in dealing with the recent Bihar floods, claiming that the State is being treated like a “stepchild”.
Mr. Yadav, who is the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President, said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that the Bihar floods be declared a national disaster, and also sought compensation and a special economic package for affected families. The Central government has not shown any seriousness in this regard so far, he said.
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