Patna. Amidst the splendor of Chhath, the great festival of folk faith, the stir in the politics of Bihar has once again intensified. Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has described Nitish Kumar as her uncle and has talked about going to his house and eating Kharna Prasad on Chhath. After this statement of Rohini, discussions have started in the political circles of Bihar regarding new political equations. The special thing is that his statement has come at a time when senior RJD leader and MLA Bhai Virendra has already claimed that a big political game has been played in Bihar.
Rohini Acharya, who reached Patna on Thursday to participate in the Chhath festival, expressed her views about Bihar politics and opposition unity while talking to journalists at the airport. He said that if BJP is to be ousted from power, all opposition parties will have to forget their differences and come together. Describing the unity of opposition parties as necessary, he said that BJP can be fought only together.
Told Nitish Kumar as his uncle
When journalists asked Rohini Acharya questions about meeting Nitish Kumar and visiting his house, she answered in a casual manner. Rohini said, ‘Nitish Kumar is my uncle. Why not go, it is the great festival of Chhath. We will definitely go to his house to eat Kharna Prasad.
His statement has given a new turn to political discussions. There have been different political paths between RJD and JDU in Bihar politics for a long time. In such a situation, Rohini Acharya’s statement that she would go to Nitish Kumar’s house to eat Prasad by calling him uncle is also being considered politically important.
However, Rohini has said this in the context of family intimacy and Chhath festival. He has not made any formal announcement regarding any political alliance or formation of a new government with Nitish Kumar.
Emphasis laid on opposition unity against BJP
During the conversation, Rohini Acharya appealed to the opposition parties to unite to oust the BJP from power. He said that if BJP has to be countered then all the opposition parties will have to forget their mutual differences.
He said that opposition parties should come on one platform and fight the political battle. What will be the form of the alliance and which parties will be included in it, it is for the respective political parties to decide. But unity against BJP is necessary.
Expressing his opinion about opposition unity, he said that by remaining separate, the opposition will not be able to put up a strong fight. In such a situation, all parties should make a strategy together.
Discussion increased due to brother Virendra’s statement ‘Bada Khela Hoga’
Before Rohini Acharya’s statement, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra had also hinted at major changes in the politics of Bihar. He had claimed that a big game is going to happen in the state and people should wait a little for it.
Brother Virendra had also mentioned about the political tussle between JDU and BJP after the Legislative Council elections. He raised questions on the political situation by raising the developments related to independent MLC Banshidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj joining the BJP camp.
After his statement, discussions regarding possible political change between the ruling party and the opposition in Bihar had intensified. Now, Rohini Acharya calling Nitish Kumar as her uncle and saying that she will go to his house to eat Kharna Prasad, has given further fuel to these discussions.
However, there is no confirmation of any political change based on Bhai Virendra’s claim and Rohini’s statement. At present it is limited to the statements of political leaders and the ongoing discussions among them.
Targeted on government regarding law and order
Rohini Acharya also raised questions on the government regarding the law and order of Bihar. He alleged that crime incidents are increasing in the state and policemen are also not safe. He said that criminal incidents are continuously coming to light in the state.
Accusing BJP, he said that the party works to spread lies and rumours. Rohini also cornered the government on issues like corruption and inflation. He said that the public is now understanding the difference between the claims of the government and the ground reality.
Apart from this, he also mentioned the incident of silver robbery in Darbhanga and the terrorist attack on soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir. He raised questions on the policies of the Central Government regarding these incidents.
What did Rohini say about her role in the party?
When Rohini Acharya was asked about her active role in RJD and getting any big responsibility, she said that the right to take decisions in this regard rests with the top leadership of the party. At present his entire focus is on Chhath Mahaparva.
He also extended best wishes to the people of Bihar and those observing Chhath fast. Rohini said that Chhath is an important festival related to the faith and culture of Bihar.
What will be the next political development after Chhath?
Rohini Acharya’s statement about going to Nitish Kumar’s house to eat Kharna Prasad has come at a time when political rhetoric is intensifying between the ruling party and the opposition in Bihar. On one hand brother Virendra is claiming to have played a big role while on the other hand Rohini Acharya is advising the opposition parties to unite.
In such a situation, the question is being raised in the political circles whether any new developments will be seen in the politics of Bihar after the festival of Chhath? Will there be a meeting between Nitish Kumar and opposition leaders? At present there is no clear answer to these questions.
It is certain that Rohini Acharya’s statement has sparked a new discussion in the politics of Bihar. Now everyone’s eyes will be on the fact that
