Tejashwi Yadav criticises naming of Bihar bridge after Nitish Kumar
The RJD leader alleged the decision to name the Kachi Dargah–Bidupur bridge 'Nitish Setu' suggests the veteran leader is politically finished.
Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, criticised the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government on Saturday for naming a new six-lane bridge after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking to ANI, Yadav claimed the decision to name the Kachi Dargah–Bidupur Ganga bridge 'Nitish Setu' sends a message that Kumar is no longer politically relevant.
Yadav said that such names or statues are typically reserved for those who have passed away. He alleged that naming the bridge while Kumar is still alive suggests the government believes he is already politically finished.
The 19.76-kilometre-long corridor connects the Patna and Vaishali districts. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the bridge would be named in honour of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) chief.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge on November 21 in Rajapakar, Vaishali district, according to reports from ANI and Urban Acres. The event is also expected to include the inauguration of several other development projects.
While RJD leaders criticised the move, NDA allies including the BJP and JD(U) supported it. JD(U) national working president Sanjay Jha described Kumar as an architect of modern Bihar and said the naming reflected public respect for him.