“Will You Take Money From Jail”: Nitish Kumar On Tejashwi Yadav’s Promise2Photo© news18.com

“Will You Take Money From Jail”: Nitish Kumar On Tejashwi Yadav’s Promise

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For the second time in as many days Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a swipe at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and his promise of sanctioning 10 lakh permanent government jobs if he and the mahagathbandhan - the opposition alliance - are voted to power in elections that start next week.

Addressing an election rally in Gopalganj district today, Mr Kumar - who is seeking a fourth term as chief minister - asked Mr Yadav: "I see this promise about jobs but people don't have knowledge or experience (to fulfill this promise). Have you seen such a thing in the entire world? Why only 10 lakh? If you're giving jobs, then give jobs to everyone."

"And if you give all these jobs, then for the salaries will you take money from jail or distribute fake currency?" Mr Kumar added in a reference to Tejashwi Yadav's father - former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav - who is currently in jail after being convicted in a corruption scam.