Tejashwi Yadav Pleased by SC Order on SIR; JDU’s Statewide Campaign from August 17th

With assembly elections approaching in Bihar later this year, all political parties are campaigning vigorously. The Special Investigation Report (SIR) issue is currently a hot topic, generating heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition parties and the Election Commission. The matter is before the Supreme Court. On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued an interim order, which RJD and Congress are hailing as a victory for justice. Let’s take a look at the major news from Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav expressed his satisfaction, stating that the Supreme Court has approved their demands regarding the SIR. He called it a victory for justice, claiming the Election Commission was trying to conceal information. He mentioned that leaders from the India alliance had met on the SIR matter, but the Election Commission’s approach was never positive or cooperative. Congress screening committee held meetings, with potential candidates from 19 districts presenting their applications. The meeting was chaired by the committee chairman and party’s national treasurer, Ajay Maken. JDU will launch a statewide campaign from August 17, titled ‘Sushasan Ka Saar-Aapke Dwar.’ The campaign will run until August 23. The campaign aims to reach every voter with information about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s achievements over the past 20 years through booklets and stickers, strengthening public trust and connection. BJP leader, Rituraj Sinha criticized Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav for their stance on SIR, accusing them of spreading lies and defending fake voters. He questioned why the opposition is resorting to election boycotts. Bihar’s Transport Minister, Sheela Mandal, highlighted Nitish Kumar’s transformative impact on Bihar over the past two decades. Former minister Mukesh Sahni predicted the formation of a Grand Alliance government in Bihar within three months. Central Home Minister of State Nityanand Rai stated that the Congress has rejected Tejashwi Yadav, emphasizing that the public will decide the Chief Minister. Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order, seeing it as a step toward restoring the rights of 6.5 million voters wrongly removed from the 2025 voter list. The order mandates the public disclosure of district-wise and booth-wise lists of removed voters, along with the reasons for removal, through various media channels.