Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Nitish Kumar Accuses RJD, Congress of Exploiting Muslims
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, is saying that the RJD and Congress parties are using Muslims for their votes.
He says these parties haven't given Muslims real power.
Kumar claims his government treats Muslims fairly and has given them rights.
He also points out actions like increasing the budget for minority welfare, fencing graveyards, recognizing madrasas, and offering financial aid and schemes for education and jobs.
Kumar is asking Muslims to remember what his government has done for them when they vote.
Nitish Kumar accused RJD and Congress of using the Muslim community as a vote bank.
Kumar stated previous governments used Muslims only for votes.
The budget for the Minority Welfare Department has increased significantly under Kumar's government.
Fencing of sensitive graveyards began in 2006, and over 8,000 graveyards have been fenced.
Kumar highlighted efforts in education, skill development, and entrepreneurship schemes for the Muslim community.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar
- What
- Accused RJD and Congress of using the Muslim community as a vote bank.
- When
- Reported on Sunday
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- Political discourse regarding Muslim community representation and alleged exploitation.
RJD/Congress View
Nitish Kumar's View
Treatment of Muslim Community
RJD/Congress View
Implied focus on actions taken for the welfare of the Muslim community.
Nitish Kumar's View
Accuses RJD and Congress of exploiting the Muslim community for votes without providing them with genuine power.
- Event
- Nitish Kumar's criticism of RJD and Congress
- Key Figures
- Nitish Kumar
- Political Parties Mentioned
- RJD, Congress
- Key Issues
- Treatment of the Muslim community, alleged vote bank politics, and government efforts for Muslim welfare.
- Budget for Minority Welfare Dept.
- Increased 306 times to Rs 1,080.47 crore (2025-26)
- Graveyards Fenced
- More than 8,000
