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Union Minister Nityanand Rai launched a fierce counterattack against opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. He labeled the Lalu family as the "symbol of corruption" in India, citing multiple scams including fodder and job scams. Rai dismissed the Voter Adhikar Yatra as a political gimmick aimed at protecting infiltrators and defaming Biharis. The minister also accused opposition supporters of criminal activities during the yatra, including looting motorcycles.

Key Points: Nityanand Rai Calls Lalu Family Symbol of Corruption in Bihar

  • Rai accuses Lalu family of multiple scams including fodder and job scams
  • Dismisses opposition yatra as abuse and protection of infiltrators
  • Claims Congress historically insulted Constitution maker Ambedkar
  • Warns RJD-Congress supporters looted motorcycles during yatra
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'Lalu family symbol of corruption': Nityanand Rai hits back at Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav

Union Minister Nityanand Rai slams Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, calling Lalu family "symbol of corruption" and dismissing Voter Adhikar Yatra as political gimmick.

"If there is a symbol of corruption not only in Bihar but in the entire country, it is the Lalu family - Nityanand Rai"

Patna, Sep 1

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Monday launched a sharp counterattack on the opposition, particularly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, over their remarks at the conclusion of the Voter Adhikar Yatra.

Reacting to Tejashwi Yadav’s charge that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was the “father of moral corruption”, Rai said the RJD leader had no right to speak on morality. “The family whose history is full of fodder scam, tar scam, milk scam and job scam cannot lecture anyone on moral corruption. If there is a symbol of corruption not only in Bihar but in the entire country, it is the Lalu family,” Rai alleged.

The Union Minister dismissed the Voter Adhikar Yatra as a political gimmick. “The entire purpose of this Yatra was to abuse, protect infiltrators, play with the honour and identity of Biharis and defame the people of Bihar. The country saw how our popular Prime Minister Narendra Modi and even his revered mother were insulted. Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav should remember — this is Bihar, and anti-national forces will never get protection here,” Rai claimed.

Targeting LoP Rahul Gandhi, Rai said that those who parade the Constitution today have historically undermined it. “History is witness to how the Constitution maker Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was defeated in elections and repeatedly insulted by the Congress. For such people to come to the land of democracy and talk about saving the Constitution is hypocrisy of the highest order,” he added.

Drawing a sharp religious analogy, Rai accused Tejashwi of standing for corruption and nepotism. “On one hand, Tejashwi takes the name of Lord Krishna, but on the other, his actions are opposite to the path shown by Krishna. Where Lord Krishna destroyed his oppressor uncle Kansa and worked for the welfare of society, Tejashwi stands for the protection of scams and corruption. Krishna taught the importance of karma in the Gita, but Tejashwi’s karma is based only on looting,” Rai said.

Alleging lawlessness during the Yatra, the former Bihar BJP chief claimed that opposition supporters indulged in criminal activities. “During the Voter Rights Yatra, RJD and Congress supporters looted the motorcycles of dozens of people. If these people form the government in Bihar, today they are snatching bikes, tomorrow they will take your house, land and shop. People must remain alert and careful of such forces,” Rai warned.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I agree about corruption issues, bringing Lord Krishna into political mudslinging doesn't sit right with me. Religion and politics should be kept separate. We need constructive debates, not religious comparisons.
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Aman W
Both sides are playing dirty politics. BJP pointing fingers at RJD, but what about their own leaders with corruption charges? Bihar needs development, not this endless blame game. 😒
Sneha F
The motorcycle looting allegations are serious if true. Law and order should be above politics. Hope police investigates properly instead of making it political football.
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Vikram M
Nityanand Rai is absolutely right! RJD's 15-year rule destroyed Bihar's economy and morale. We cannot go back to those dark days. Development over dynasty politics any day! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
As a young voter from Bihar, I'm tired of this corruption talk from both sides. Show us jobs, better education, healthcare! Stop fighting and start working for the people. 🎯

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