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Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha made sharp comments about opposition leaders during election discussions. He referred to Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav as "Appu and Pappu" while criticizing their performance in constitutional positions. The statement came amid JD(U)'s request for single-phase elections after Chhath festival. Meanwhile, political parties expressed full confidence in the Election Commission's ability to conduct transparent polls.

Key Points: Vijay Sinha Calls Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Appu Pappu in Bihar Poll Jab

  • Sinha asserts NDA will accept whatever decision Election Commission takes on poll phases
  • JD(U) requested single-phase elections right after Chhath Puja
  • Deputy CM accuses Rahul and Tejashwi of failing constitutional responsibilities
  • ECI held meeting with Bihar parties emphasizing transparent electoral process
  • Political parties expressed complete trust in Election Commission's fairness
  • EC urged maximum voter participation and harmony during election festival
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Appu' and 'Pappu are two leaders, everyone has to accept ECI's decision: Bihar DyCM Sinha's jibe at Rahul, Tejashwi

Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha targets Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav as "Appu and Pappu" while asserting NDA will accept ECI's election phase decision.

"Appu and Pappu are two leaders... sitting on constitutional posts but do not discharge their responsibilities - Vijay Kumar Sinha"

Patna, October 4

Reacting to Janata Dal (United)'s request to the Election Commission to hold single-phase assembly elections in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said every party has its own thinking and demands; however, the NDA will accept the decision of the poll panel.

Speaking to ANI, the Deputy Chief Minister said, "Every party has its own thinking and demands. The Election Commission is an independent body. Whatever decision it takes, everyone will have to accept it..."

This comes after JD(U) Bihar president Umesh Singh Kushwaha said that their party has urged the ECI to conduct elections in a single phase and just right after Chhath Puja so that people living outside the state can also cast their vote.

Sinha also targeted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, referring to them as "Appu and Pappu" and accusing them of failing to fulfil their responsibilities.

He said, "'Appu' and 'Pappu' (Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi) are two leaders. They keep making one the Chief Minister and the other the Prime Minister. They are sitting on constitutional posts but do not discharge their responsibilities...The public has decided that the leader will be the one who has developed the state with a sense of service, who has removed the word 'Bihari' from being an insult and made it a matter of pride."

Earlier today, the Election Commission of India held a meeting with political parties of Bihar ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussions were successfully held with all the recognised political parties of Bihar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar Vinod Singh Gunjyal and senior officers of the Commission.

During the interaction, the Election Commission stated that political parties are the cornerstone of democracy and that all parties should ensure their participation at every stage of a transparent electoral process.

The EC urged voters to celebrate the festival of elections with harmony and respect, and to experience the transparency of the elections. It also urged political parties to ensure that they nominate polling agents at every polling booth.

Political parties thanked the EC for taking "historic, transparent, and firm" measures to purify the electoral rolls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and reiterated their complete commitment and faith in the electoral process.

They also thanked the EC for setting a maximum number of voters per polling station at 1,200.

Moreover, representatives from various political parties demanded that elections be conducted immediately after the Chhath festival to ensure maximum voter participation and suggested holding the elections in as minimum phases as possible.

The parties also appreciated several recent initiatives by the Election Commission, including reforms related to the counting of postal ballots and the use of Form 17C.

All political parties reiterated their complete trust in the Election Commission and expressed confidence that the upcoming Bihar elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and fully transparent manner.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect the Deputy CM's views, this name-calling culture in politics needs to stop. 'Appu' and 'Pappu' might sound catchy, but it diminishes the dignity of political discourse. Let's focus on policies rather than personal attacks.
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Aman W
Single-phase elections after Chhath Puja make perfect sense! Many Biharis working in other states want to vote but can't take multiple leaves. ECI should consider this seriously. 🗳️
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Bihar for 5 years, I appreciate how the Election Commission is working to make voting more accessible. The 1200 voters per booth limit is a great step for better management.
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Vikram M
Whatever the political differences, we must respect ECI's final decision. They have proven their credibility time and again. Democracy works when institutions are strong! 💪
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Nisha Z
The real issue is development, not political nicknames. Let's see which party actually delivers on employment, education, and infrastructure. That's what matters to common people like us.

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