BJP calls it move to protect RJD

Patna, Aug 28: The BJP on Sunday alleged that the Nitish Kumar government was being asked to protect “corrupt” RJD by withdrawing general consent to CBI in Bihar, which would be against federal structure.
State BJP spokesperson Nikhil Anand said the clamour, for withdrawal of general consent, in the ruling ‘Mahagathbandhan’ had arisen from “insecurity” that plagued the seven-party coalition.
“The Mahagathbandhan is feeling insecure because of internal political contradictions, besides corruption scandals involving the RJD, its largest constituent,” Anand told PTI. “A hue and cry is being made over autonomous central government agencies just to divert attention from the issues that confront the ruling alliance,” he said.
The ‘Mahagathbandhan’ wants to challenge the federal structure and democratic fabric of India just to save corrupt constituents, he alleged. “Nitish Kumar’s proclaimed zero tolerance for crime and corruption has been reduced to a farce,” Anand claimed.
The BJP leader also claimed that CBI seems to have got some evidence that has frightened RJD, which is putting pressure on Nitish Kumar and other partners to initiate steps that go against federal tradition. (PTI)