Centre treating Bihar as stepchild: Tejashwi Yadav on flood-related issues
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on September 13, 2026 accused the Bihar state and central governments of neglecting flood victims and urged a national disaster declaration and compensation package. He highlighted that over 48 lakh people across 87 blocks in 15 districts remain affected while the state’s contingency fund has been diverted to salaries.
- ✓Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on September 13, 2026 accused the Bihar state and central governments of neglecting flood victims and urged a national disaster declaration and compensation package.
- ✓According to the Bihar Disaster Management Department, the floods have impacted approximately 48.35 lakh residents in 87 blocks across 15 districts.
- ✓He also pointed out that despite Bihar contributing eight NDA ministers and 30 Lok Sabha MPs, no substantive assistance has been forthcoming from the centre.
Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, publicly condemned both the state administration and the Union government for what he described as a lack of seriousness in addressing the ongoing flood crisis. He said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary seeking a national disaster declaration and a special economic relief package for the affected families.
According to the Bihar Disaster Management Department, the floods have impacted approximately 48.35 lakh residents in 87 blocks across 15 districts. Yadav noted that the state withdrew ₹4,000 crore from its Contingency Fund in July, allocating it to salaries and administrative costs, leaving the treasury depleted. He also pointed out that despite Bihar contributing eight NDA ministers and 30 Lok Sabha MPs, no substantive assistance has been forthcoming from the centre.
Yadav contrasted the current response with the 2008 Kosi floods, when then‑Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav secured a special relief package and senior national leaders visited the state. He further argued that states like Gujarat receive immediate relief measures during similar events, underscoring what he perceives as a systemic bias against Bihar in disaster management and political attention.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | BR State |
| Publication Date | 13 September 2026 |