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Patna, Oct 22 (IANS) Janashakti Janata Dal candidate from Bihar’s Raghopur assembly constituency Prem Kumar Yadav on Wednesday said his decision to quit the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) stems from the party’s growing preference for people with money and muscle power over genuine grassroots level workers.
Tej Pratap Yadav’s Janashakti Janata Dal has fielded Prem Kumar Yadav from Raghopur seat, where RJD leader and Tej Pratap’s younger brother Tejashwi Yadav has also filed his nomination.
Prem Kumar, who was previously RJD youth wing general secretary, hails from Raghopur and filed his nomination papers as Janashakti Janata Dal candidate on October 17.
Addressing a press conference, Prem Kumar Yadav said, “I, Prem Kumar Yadav from Janashakti Janata Dal, which is the party of Tej Pratap Yadav, am contesting from Raghopur Assembly seat. Through this press conference, we appeal to all the residents of Raghopur to ensure peaceful elections without any disturbances. All candidates should be allowed to campaign freely in their constituencies.”
He accused the RJD of being dominated by individuals who have money and muscle power, making it impossible for common party workers to work independently.
“At the moment, we are in the Janashakti Janata Dal, not in Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD. The main reason for leaving the previous party is the barriers. There are too many barricades. The ordinary workers working on the ground have no freedom. They are surrounded by money and musclemen – some are not even from this area – and sycophants. It is impossible for people here to break those barriers and meet local leaders. People should feel comfortable,” he said.
Emphasizing on Bihar’s rich political heritage, he said, “This is the land of Bihar, the land of JP, Lohia and Karpoori, the land of Lalu Yadav. Everyone knows how Lalu Yadav used to meet people; he kept his doors open for the common man at any time. You have seen the times of Karpoori Thakur and his leadership. Our pride is our heritage, and we should move forward with that heritage – not for this.” The intentions of the sycophants.”
Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav filed his nomination from Mahua Assembly seat in Vaishali district on October 16 and arrived with a photograph of his grandmother Marachiya Devi in his hand.
–IANS
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