‘Stepmotherly treatment’: Tejashwi slams Centre over Bihar flood relief
Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized the central government for its handling of flood relief in Bihar, calling for a 'national disaster' designation. He alleges that the state is receiving 'stepmotherly' treatment compared to other regions.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between state and central governments in India regarding disaster management and resource allocation.
NEW DELHI: Bihar leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday accused the PM Modi-led Centre of giving the state "stepmotherly" treatment in flood relief, while seeking a "national disaster" tag for the flood situation.Addressing a press conference in Patna, the RJD working president criticised chief minister Samrat Choudhary and Union ministers from Bihar for "failing to secure a relief package for Bihar"."Whenever there are floods in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives quick assurances of relief, talks to state leadership and directs deployment of relief forces, including the Indian Air Force.
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