The construction of bridges did not happen during RJD’s tenure, says Tejashwi Yadav.

The construction of bridges did not happen during RJD’s tenure, says Tejashwi Yadav.

Patna July 5: While the ruling NDA leaders are attacking Tejashwi Yadav over the frequent bridge collapse in Bihar, he retaliated on Friday and stated that the construction of the bridges did not happen during his tenure.

“I served as the minister of the Road Construction and Rural Work departments for 18 months but no construction happened due to the lack of money in the departments. I t had taken six to seven months to bring money in the departments. The JD (U) has held these ministries for the past 17 years and the construction work was carried out under its tenure,” Yadav said at Patna airport on Friday.

He admitted that the tenders for some bridges were issued during his time, but no actual construction had started.

The response of Tejashwi Yadav came after NDA leaders blamed him for the frequent bridge collapse in the state.

NDA leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal, cabinet minister Ashok Choudhary, and JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar, have said that Yadav should take the blame for the bridge collapses as he was also the minister for the 18 months.

Yadav highlighted that over a dozen bridges have collapsed in the past 15 days, blaming the JD(U) for the poor construction quality.

Yadav alleged the ruling “double engine” government for rampant corruption and crime, stating that incidents like bridge collapses, NEET paper leaks, and continuous criminal activities are not being addressed. He criticized the government for increasing inflation, engaging in corruption, and failing to prevent the bridge collapses.

In response to accusations from BJP leaders that he is tweeting from abroad, Yadav countered by saying that while he is tweeting, the ruling party members are present in Bihar and failing to prevent the bridge collapses.

So far, 12 bridges have collapsed within 15 days in districts such as Araria, Siwan, Saran, Kishanganj, Madhubani, and  East Champaran.

EOM.