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Jitan Ram Manjhi has made a provocative statement welcoming Rahul Gandhi to Bihar with a pointed political jibe about potential kidnapping during the previous RJD regime. The Union Minister's comments come as Gandhi visits the state and criticizes the current Nitish Kumar-led government. Manjhi's remarks highlight the ongoing political tension and rhetorical battles between different political factions in Bihar. The statement underscores the complex and often confrontational nature of Indian state-level political discourse.

Key Points: Manjhi Welcomes Rahul Gandhi with Sharp Bihar Kidnap Jibe

  • Manjhi contrasts current Bihar governance with previous RJD rule
  • Rahul Gandhi criticizes NDA government's performance
  • Political rhetoric highlights historical power dynamics
  • Manjhi defends current state administration
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Amid Rahul Gandhi's Bihar visit, Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomes him with 'kidnapping' jibe

Jitan Ram Manjhi provocatively welcomes Rahul Gandhi to Bihar, referencing past political tensions and governance controversies

"If Rahul Gandhi had come to Bihar during Lalu ji's rule, he could have been kidnapped - Jitan Ram Manjhi"

Patna, June 6

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday welcomed the day-long visit of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in "New Bihar", however, with an "abduction" jibe.

The Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular (HAM-S) founder took to his X account to post a welcome message for the Congress MP.

He wrote, "Rahul Gandhi is welcome in the good governance of Bihar. Now, Bihar is not the same as what Lalu Yadav and the Gandhi family left 20 years ago."

In the same breath, he also recalled the 'jungle raj' era of Lalu-led RJD government and claimed that had the Congress leader visited Bihar 20 years ago, he would have been kidnapped by the "state-sponsored hooligans".

Taking a jibe, he said, "If Rahul Gandhi had come to Bihar during Lalu ji's rule, he could have been kidnapped, and to free him from the clutches of the kidnappers, his mother Sonia Gandhi would have had to deal with Laluji and other criminals at the Chief Minister's residence."

Union Minister Manjhi's taunt at the Congress leader follows the latter's scathing attack on Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in the state over "deteriorating" law and order.

Rahul has reached Gaya and will visit Rajgir.

He slammed the double-engine government of Bihar for keeping the people "miserable" and "helpless" despite being in power for 20 years.

He also hit out at the state government for the Muzaffarnagar Dalit girl's death, who passed away, allegedly waiting for a bed at Patna hospital.

The Union Minister also stated that, unlike "jungleraj of RJD rule", people from other states are not afraid of coming to Bihar as the state is set on a steady growth path under NDA governance.

"This is new Bihar where Rahul Gandhi comes again and again without any worry, travels in a fear-free environment and goes back safely," he quipped further.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Manjhi's comments are in poor taste. Instead of addressing Rahul Gandhi's concerns about law and order, he's making childish jokes. Bihar deserves better political discourse than this. The focus should be on development, not personal attacks.
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Rahul S.
Whether you support BJP or Congress, we can all agree Bihar has improved from the Lalu era. But Manjhi shouldn't forget - Nitish was part of that government too before switching sides! 🤔 Politicians change colors faster than chameleons.
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Arjun M.
As a Bihari, I'm tired of politicians using our state as a punching bag. Yes, jungle raj was bad, but constant references to 20-year-old incidents won't solve today's problems. Focus on current issues like healthcare and jobs!
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Sunita P.
The Muzaffarnagar girl's death is heartbreaking 💔. Instead of trading barbs, both sides should work to improve healthcare. My cousin in Patna says government hospitals still lack basic facilities. When will our leaders stop politicking and start working?
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Vikram J.
Funny how Manjhi talks about "New Bihar" when his own party keeps reminding us of "Old Bihar"! Development should speak for itself - no need for these cheap shots. Bihar has potential but needs mature leadership.

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