RJD leader and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has triggered a political debate in Bihar after his recent remarks in Kerala. On April 1, 2026, he compared the development of Bihar with Kerala and described Bihar as the poorest state in the country. He raised several questions regarding the current state of education and health infrastructure in Bihar during his speech.
What did Tejashwi Yadav say about the condition of Bihar?
During his visit to Kerala, Tejashwi Yadav compared the two states and claimed that Bihar remains the poorest state in India. He mentioned that the education and health systems are not functioning as they should and require urgent improvements. The RJD leader emphasized that Bihar needs to focus on development indicators to reach the level of states like Kerala. His statement specifically highlighted the lack of basic facilities for the common man in the state.
How did the BJP and other parties react to the statement?
The Bihar unit of the BJP reacted strongly to the comparison made by the RJD leader. Party leaders stated that calling Bihar the poorest state while being outside is an insult to the pride of the people of Bihar. The BJP has demanded an apology from Tejashwi Yadav for his remarks. Prabhat Khabar reported that this statement has created a political earthquake in the state with both ruling and opposition parties trading charges over the issue of development.
