Tejashwi Yadav demands special package for Bihar flood victims
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized the central government for allegedly discriminating against Bihar regarding flood relief. He claims the state treasury is empty and that flood victims are not receiving adequate support.
Why it matters
It underscores the political tension between state and central governments in India regarding disaster management and resource allocation.
NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday demanded a special package for flood victims in Bihar, alleging that the Centre was discriminating against the state and that the state treasury was empty.“The government should provide a special package for flood victims. The central government is discriminating against Bihar. Bihar's state treasury is empty,” Yadav said talking to reporters.He added that he and his party workers were continuously visiting flood-affected areas, where people were not receiving adequate facilities.
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