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Pappu Yadav Slams Bihar's 'Genghis Khan' Govt Over Bulldozer Drive

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav has launched a fierce attack on the Bihar government over its bulldozer action against alleged encroachments. He visited affected families in Begusarai and termed the demolitions inhumane, comparing the administration to Genghis Khan. Yadav claims about 1,500 homes have been razed without proper notice, leaving families, including children and the elderly, homeless in the winter. He has raised the issue in Parliament, demanding immediate rehabilitation for those displaced.

Key Points: Pappu Yadav Criticises Bihar Govt Bulldozer Action on Poor

  • MP Pappu Yadav visited Begusarai families after their homes were razed
  • He demands immediate land allotment for rehabilitation before winter
  • Yadav questions the legality of the drive, citing lack of court orders or notice
  • He alleges around 1500 houses bulldozed under the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government
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Pappu Yadav slams Bihar govt over bulldozer action

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav attacks Nitish Kumar govt over anti-encroachment drive, demands rehab for 1500 families left homeless in winter cold.

"A Genghis Khan-like government is running in Bihar. How can the homes of the poor be demolished without any notice? - Pappu Yadav"

Patna, Dec 8

Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has strongly criticised the ongoing anti-encroachment drive and bulldozer action being carried out in Bihar. After demolition operations in Begusarai, the MP visited the affected families whose homes and shops were razed, and expressed sharp anger over their condition.

Terming the NDA government's action inhumane, Pappu Yadav said, "A Genghis Khan-like government is running in Bihar. How can the homes of the poor be demolished without any notice?"

He said he has raised the issue in Parliament and demanded that the government allot land for the rehabilitation of the families who lost their homes in the middle of the winter.

Pappu Yadav questioned the legality of the demolition drive, asking under whose orders bulldozers were deployed and whether any court directive or notice was issued before razing the settlements.

He said, "Do the poor not have the right to live in Bihar? People took loans to build their homes, and the government bulldozed them within seconds. Now families, including children and the elderly, are wandering in the cold under the open sky."

The MP alleged that around 1,500 houses have been bulldozed in Bihar under the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government.

He further said he has spoken to a minister regarding the matter, stressing that rehabilitation must be ensured before any eviction or action is taken.

Calling the situation "Inspector Raj," he attacked the government for depriving the poor of basic living rights.

Yadav also criticized the growing inequality, remarking, "People wearing slippers are not allowed to live on land or travel by air. Those who are flying are paying one lakh rupees for a ticket."

He said the government that speaks of becoming a global leader is instead destroying the huts of the poor and not allowing them to live in peace.

Accusing the government of being controlled by a handful of people, Pappu Yadav said, "Even Jallianwala Bagh did not witness the kind of atrocities the poor are facing today."

- IANS

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Priya S
While I sympathize with the affected families, we also need to consider the rule of law. If these were illegal encroachments on public land, the action might be justified. But the process must be transparent and fair, with proper notice.
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Rohit P
Pappu Yadav is right to question the legality. Demolishing 1500 houses? That's a massive number. Was there really no court order? This sets a dangerous precedent. The poor are always the first to suffer in these drives.
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Anjali F
His point about inequality hits home. The rich build illegal farmhouses and nothing happens. The poor build a *jhuggi* to survive and it's bulldozed. The system is biased. 😔
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Michael C
Respectfully, comparing this to Jallianwala Bagh is a bit extreme and dilutes the real issue. The focus should be on ensuring due process and humanitarian relief for those displaced, especially in this cold weather.
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Karthik V
This is a complex issue. Cities need to be cleared of encroachments for development and safety. But doing it so brutally, without a rehabilitation plan, is just heartless. "Inspector Raj" is the right term for it. Government should have a heart.

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