Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Nitish Kumar for Alleged Power Shift to Godse Followers
Tejashwi Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of handing power to ‘Godse’s followers
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Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in Bihar's Legislative Assembly and national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for resigning and accused him of empowering followers of Nathuram Godse, which he claims undermines the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
- 01Tejashwi Yadav is the Leader of Opposition in Bihar's Legislative Assembly.
- 02Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of resigning and empowering Godse's followers.
- 03He claims this action contradicts the ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
- 04The comments were made during a public address on April 14, 2026.
- 05The political tensions in Bihar are escalating following Kumar's resignation.
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On April 14, 2026, Tejashwi Yadav (Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal) launched a fierce critique against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following his resignation. Yadav accused Kumar of compromising the values of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by allegedly transferring power to followers of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Gandhi. This accusation reflects rising political tensions in Bihar as Yadav emphasizes the ideological betrayal he perceives in Kumar's actions.
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Yadav's accusations could influence public opinion in Bihar, potentially affecting upcoming elections and the political landscape.
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