JDU’s Khalid Anwar Discusses Jharkhand Elections and Corruption Stance
In Patna, Bihar, JDU MLC Dr. Khalid Anwar shared insights on the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. Although the Janata Dal-United initially aimed to contest more seats, they chose to focus on just two to prioritize the state’s development. Anwar emphasized the importance of these elections and noted the public’s support for the NDA.
The elections for Jharkhand’s 81 Assembly seats are scheduled in two phases on November 13 and 20, with vote counting on November 23.
Addressing the arrest of IAS officer Sanjeev Hans in a money laundering case, Anwar highlighted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s unwavering stance against corruption, crime, and communalism. He assured that if Hans is found guilty, the government will not protect him, supporting agencies fighting corruption.
Anwar also commented on Union Minister Giriraj Singh’s ‘Hindu Swabhiman Yatra’, expressing relief that the BJP distanced itself from Singh’s extremist views. He praised the BJP for maintaining Bihar’s spirit of brotherhood and warned against divisive attempts, affirming that Nitish Kumar’s government will not tolerate such actions.
Anwar concluded by stating that the BJP leadership is monitoring Giriraj’s activities and is capable of taking necessary actions.
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JDU -: JDU stands for Janata Dal (United), which is a political party in India. It is mainly active in the state of Bihar and is led by Nitish Kumar.
MLC -: MLC stands for Member of Legislative Council. It is a position in the legislative council, which is the upper house in the state legislature of some Indian states.
Jharkhand Assembly elections -: These are elections held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of the state of Jharkhand in India. The assembly makes laws and decisions for the state.
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India. It is led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
IAS officer -: IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service. It is one of the top civil services in India, and officers are responsible for implementing government policies and administration.
Nitish Kumar -: Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician and the leader of the JDU. He has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar multiple times.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is part of the NDA coalition.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India, responsible for specific departments or ministries. They help in making national policies and decisions.
Giriraj Singh -: Giriraj Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the BJP. He has served as a Union Minister in the Indian government.
