Liquor Law Feud: RJD and JD(U) Clash in Bihar

In Bihar, the RJD and JD(U) are at odds over the ineffective enforcement of the prohibition law, intensifying after a recent hooch tragedy. The RJD blames the ruling party for the law's failures, while JD(U) counters with accusations of divisive politics against RJD.

In Bihar, a fiery exchange has erupted between the main opposition party RJD and the ruling JD(U) over the state's prohibition law, which both parties had initially supported. This spat surfaces following a tragic incident involving illegal alcohol that claimed nearly 40 lives across three districts last week.

RJD spokesman Shakti Yadav has directly accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party of failing to halt the illicit liquor trade despite the prohibition. In a pointed remark, he suggested the JD(U) stands for an unlimited supply of alcohol, questioning the widespread availability of illegal liquor under their governance.

JD(U) representative Neeraj Kumar responded with equal fervor, suggesting that the RJD could be labeled a 'national poisonous party', indicative of its history of contentious issues about caste and crime. The ongoing argument underscores deep political rifts and challenges in enforcing the prohibition law in Bihar.

(With inputs from agencies.)