Massive preparations underway for Malmas Mela in Rajgir, Nitish Kumar’s home district
Summary:
- Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Malmas Mela in Rajgir, Nalanda.
- However, posters and hoardings put up by the state government to welcome visitors only feature Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
- Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is conspicuously missing from the promotional material.
- Speculation rises about the strained relations between the RJD and JD(U), as Tejashwi faces CBI charges in a corruption case.
- JD(U) leaders have defended Tejashwi’s absence, stating that it is common practice to feature only the leaders attending the event.
Details:
PATNA: The state government is making extensive preparations for the upcoming Malmas Mela in Rajgir, Nalanda, the home district of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The mela, which is held every three years, is a significant confluence of religious faith and tourism. However, what has grabbed people’s attention is the absence of Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav from the posters and hoardings put up by the government to welcome visitors.
The promotional material, displayed at various locations, prominently features Nitish Kumar while mentioning the facilities available for devotees during the mela. Tejashwi, who recently returned from a foreign trip, is noticeably absent from these advertisements, hinting at the strained relations between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)].
This development gains significance in light of the CBI chargesheet against Tejashwi in a corruption case related to the land-for-railway-jobs scam. In 2017, when Tejashwi’s name appeared in another case, Nitish had demanded a public explanation before breaking the alliance with the RJD and forming a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
However, the current situation seems different. Nitish has remained silent on the matter and has not made any public statements. Meanwhile, his party and cabinet colleagues, such as JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh and Finance Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, have come to Tejashwi’s defense.
RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav stated that the absence of Tejashwi’s photo on the promotional material should not be interpreted as a political move. He emphasized that it is common practice to feature only those leaders who are attending the event. JD(U) national general secretary Rajib Ranjan echoed this sentiment, clarifying that since the mela is a state-sponsored function and Nitish is the head of the state, his photo is being prominently displayed.
The Malmas Mela holds immense religious significance as it is believed that all 33 types of deities are present in Rajgir during this time. Regarding the chargesheet against Tejashwi, Finance Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary reminded that filing a chargesheet does not prove guilt, as many individuals have been acquitted by the court after being chargesheeted in various cases.
Conclusion:
The absence of Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav from the promotional material for the Malmas Mela has sparked speculation about the state of relations between the RJD and JD(U). While JD(U) leaders have defended Tejashwi’s absence, stating that it is a common practice to feature only attending leaders, the situation remains noteworthy given the ongoing CBI charges against Tejashwi. The Malmas Mela, scheduled to begin on July 18, holds religious significance and attracts a large number of devotees and tourists.
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