Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal has strongly criticized the former RJD-led government for mishandling flood relief funds, alleging that ₹200 crore allocated 15 years ago for the Mahananda Basin Project remains unaccounted for. He stated that due to this mismanagement, recurring floods continue to devastate the state.
Jaiswal highlighted the Modi government’s recent initiative, the ₹11,000 crore Kosi-Mechi Link Project, which aims to provide irrigation benefits to farmers and offer a long-term solution to flood management.
🔹 Jaiswal’s Allegations:
- ₹200 crore allocated for flood relief remains missing.
- The Mahananda Basin Project was never properly implemented.
- Bihar continues to suffer from recurrent floods due to past government failures.
🗣️ Jaiswal’s Statement:
“Fifteen years ago, funds were allocated for flood relief, but nobody knows where the ₹200 crore went. People continued to suffer from floods as a result.”
Praise for Kosi-Mechi Link Project
Jaiswal applauded the central government for investing ₹11,000 crore in the Kosi-Mechi Link Project, which is expected to:
✔️ Provide irrigation to over 7 lakh hectares of farmland.
✔️ Link Kosi and Mechi rivers to prevent flooding.
✔️ Utilize floodwater for irrigation, improving agriculture in Bihar.
🗣️ Jaiswal on Bihar’s Development:
“The roadmap of Viksit Bihar (Developed Bihar) is going to begin from Purnea, with this transformative project marking a major step towards the state’s development.”
Amit Shah’s Bihar Visit & NDA’s Election Strategy
During his March 29-30 Bihar visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to support NDA in the upcoming Assembly Elections, promising to make Bihar flood-free.
🔹 Amit Shah’s Key Points:
- Criticized Lalu Prasad Yadav’s (RJD) rule (1990-2005), calling it “Jungle Raj” due to corruption and misgovernance.
- Announced financial assistance for the Western Kosi Canal.
- Highlighted BJP’s agricultural initiatives through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), including:
- Boosting maize farming.
- Reviving sugar mills and closed industries.
- Enhancing production in pulses and oilseeds sectors.
🗣️ Amit Shah’s Statement:
“We are putting in full effort to restart closed sugar mills. We have also done extensive work in the pulses and oilseeds sectors. Today, all PACS presidents are present here. PACS are now opening pharmacy stores and petrol pumps as well.”
BJP’s Vision for Bihar: Key Focus Areas
✅ Flood control with Kosi-Mechi Link Project
✅ Agricultural growth through PACS expansion
✅ Revival of closed industries & sugar mills
✅ Infrastructure development & irrigation improvements
🚀 With the Bihar Assembly Elections approaching, BJP is focusing on infrastructure, flood relief, and economic reforms as key campaign strategies.