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Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary over flood response, cites 4.5 million affected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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Tejashwi Yadav accused the Samrat Chaudhary administration of mishandling the Bihar floods that have impacted over 4.5 million people, calling the coalition a ‘double‑engine’ that is on fire.
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread flooding across Bihar, with official estimates indicating that more than 4.5 million residents have been affected. The inundation has disrupted transport, damaged crops and forced thousands to seek temporary shelter in relief camps.
In a sharply worded statement, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav targeted Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s coalition, accusing the administration of a “double‑engine” approach that has ignited criticism rather than relief. He alleged that the government’s response has been sluggish and that political infighting is hampering effective disaster management.
Yadav’s remarks have intensified the political debate in the state, with opposition parties demanding a transparent audit of relief measures and a faster deployment of resources. While the state government has not issued a detailed rebuttal, the criticism underscores growing public frustration over the handling of the crisis.
Relief agencies continue to distribute food, clean water and medical aid, but officials acknowledge that the scale of the disaster requires coordinated effort between state and central authorities. The situation remains fluid as water levels recede and rehabilitation plans are drafted.
The episode adds to a broader narrative of political contestation in Bihar, where flood management has become a litmus test for the newly formed coalition’s governance capabilities.
In a sharply worded statement, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav targeted Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s coalition, accusing the administration of a “double‑engine” approach that has ignited criticism rather than relief. He alleged that the government’s response has been sluggish and that political infighting is hampering effective disaster management.
Yadav’s remarks have intensified the political debate in the state, with opposition parties demanding a transparent audit of relief measures and a faster deployment of resources. While the state government has not issued a detailed rebuttal, the criticism underscores growing public frustration over the handling of the crisis.
Relief agencies continue to distribute food, clean water and medical aid, but officials acknowledge that the scale of the disaster requires coordinated effort between state and central authorities. The situation remains fluid as water levels recede and rehabilitation plans are drafted.
The episode adds to a broader narrative of political contestation in Bihar, where flood management has become a litmus test for the newly formed coalition’s governance capabilities.