In Patna’s buzzing political corridors, Bihar minister Lakhan Dev Paswan unleashed a witty counterattack against Tejashwi Yadav’s accusation branding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a ‘puppet’. ‘Tejashwi’s development lens is broken; he urgently requires eyeglasses to witness Bihar’s transformation,’ Paswan declared in a pointed IANS conversation.
Detailing Nitish Kumar’s hands-on governance, Paswan highlighted the CM’s tireless schedule. ‘From dawn patrols to late-night sessions, Nitish ji crisscrosses Bihar, resolving public woes directly. He commands the assembly houses with autonomous decisions—no strings attached,’ he emphasized, flipping the puppet narrative on its head.
On RLJM legislator Madhav Anand’s call to reassess the prohibition policy, Paswan stood firm. ‘Prohibition stemmed from a noble intent: women’s upliftment and crafting a thriving, empowered Bihar. Total enforcement review? Absolutely legitimate,’ he conceded, balancing critique with commitment.
CPI(M)’s Ajay Kumar amplified the debate with a historical anecdote. ‘During the 17th Assembly, KK Pathak’s 9-5 school timing decree ignited fury. Nitish pledged 10-4 in the House, yet Pathak overruled him the next day. That’s the hallmark of a puppet chief minister,’ he alleged, painting a picture of undermined authority.
This verbal showdown signals escalating tensions as Bihar’s leaders sharpen their strategies. With development at the forefront, Paswan’s retort positions the NDA government as visionary, challenging opposition’s gloom.