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Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday criticized the Congress-led grand alliance in Bihar, saying the alliance has “failed miserably” to act as a credible opposition both at the Center and in the state.
Speaking on the ongoing “political crisis” in Bihar, Pujari said, “There should be a strong government in every state as well as at the Centre, but at the same time, there should also be a strong and responsible opposition. The opposition plays a vital role in ensuring good governance. The absence of a strong opposition is not a good sign for a healthy democracy.”
He alleged that the Congress-led alliance has repeatedly failed to play this role.
Minister Pujari said, “In Bihar and across the country, the Congress and its allies have failed miserably to be a potentially viable and responsive opposition in the last three terms.”
Referring to the growing tussle within the grand alliance, the senior BJP leader said, “There is a clear rift in their alliance. Their allies are fielding candidates against each other, which clearly shows confusion and lack of coordination. They are not only fighting with the NDA, but are also fighting among themselves.”
Pujari further commented that the ongoing internal rift within the Grand Alliance indicates the inevitable defeat of the alliance. Interestingly, the allies of the Grand Alliance including Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress are ready to contest on 11 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections.
He said, “The result of Bihar elections is a foregone conclusion. The Congress-led alliance has lost the contest even before it has started.”
The first phase of voting in Bihar will be held on November 6, followed by the second phase of voting on November 11, the results of which will come on November 14.
Meanwhile, the political battle for Bihar Assembly continues to intensify, with the campaign gaining momentum and parties announcing their candidates.
–IANS
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