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Senior JDU leader Lalan Singh has launched a scathing critique of the RJD's stance on the caste census, alleging political opportunism and dynastic priorities. He specifically challenged RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav to provide evidence of his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's earlier commitment to a caste census. Singh credited Prime Minister Modi and Nitish Kumar for taking decisive action on this critical social issue. His comments highlight the complex political dynamics surrounding caste-based enumeration in Bihar.

Key Points: Lalan Singh Slams RJD's Caste Census Politics Modi Nitish Praise

  • Lalan Singh challenges RJD's genuine commitment to caste census
  • Criticizes Tejashwi Yadav's wealth accumulation
  • Highlights political maneuvering around social justice
  • Exposes historical political opportunism
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Caste census decision: Lalan Singh criticises RJD; credits PM Modi and Nitish Kumar

JDU leader Lalan Singh exposes RJD's political hypocrisy on caste census, credits Modi and Nitish Kumar for decisive action

"Their politics revolves around dynasties and corruption - Lalan Singh, JDU Leader"

Patna, May 3

Union Minister and senior JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing it of hypocrisy on the issue of caste-based census and prioritising dynastic politics over social justice.

While addressing the media, Lalan Singh said that RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav had supported the formation of the UPA government in 2004, but his main concern in 2005 was preventing Nitish Kumar from becoming Chief Minister, not demanding a caste census.

“In 2005, Lalu Yadav, who was then the Railway Minister, met the Prime Minister at 2 a.m. demanding the immediate dissolution of the Bihar Assembly to stop Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in. Had caste census been his real agenda, he would have asked for that instead,” said Singh.

He challenged Tejashwi Yadav to show any video or statement of Lalu Yadav explicitly demanding caste census at that time.

“The RJD has no real agenda. Their politics revolves around dynasties and corruption. From the fodder scam to the land-for-jobs scam, they’ve looted the state. If Tejashwi really believes in social justice, how did he amass thousands of crores before the age of 18?” Singh asked.

“Even party workers know the price they pay for membership in RJD,” Singh said.

Soon after the Centre’s announcement, Lalu Prasad issued a statement recalling how the United Front government (under his presidency of Janata Dal) had decided to conduct a caste census in 1996-97, to be implemented in 2001.

However, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government scrapped it. Lalu Prasad Yadav added that during the 2011 census, he, Mulayam Singh Yadav, and Sharad Yadav raised the issue in Parliament and only allowed it to function after then-PM Manmohan Singh assured a socio-economic survey.

He credited the first caste survey in Bihar to the 17-month Mahagathbandhan government, asserting that RJD's stand had been consistent.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally someone is calling out RJD's double standards! They've used caste politics as a tool for decades while filling their own pockets. Nitish Kumar may have his flaws, but at least he delivers on governance. 👏
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Priya M.
This caste census debate is getting too political. Instead of blaming each other, all parties should work together to ensure accurate data collection. Bihar needs development, not more political drama.
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Amit S.
Lalan Singh makes valid points about RJD's track record, but let's not forget JDU also changed alliances multiple times. In Bihar, every party plays caste cards when it suits them. Sab chor hain!
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Sunita R.
As a Bihari, I'm tired of this blame game. Whether it's RJD or JDU, they all use caste for votes but don't do enough for education and jobs. When will our leaders think beyond caste politics? 🤔
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Vikas P.
Interesting how Lalan Singh is crediting PM Modi now when JDU was opposing BJP just a few years back. Political alliances in Bihar change faster than the weather! But his points about RJD's corruption are hard to ignore.
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Neha T.
The real question is - will this caste census actually help marginalized communities or just create more divisions? We need policies that uplift everyone, not just more data for politicians to manipulate.

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