Patna: Bihar politics is once again witnessing a major political contest. Former Union Minister and former MP Ramkripal Yadav, contesting the Danapur assembly seat on behalf of the NDA, said in an exclusive interview with Dynamite News, “Danapur is today under the control of criminals; my goal is to liberate it.”
Ramkripal Yadav said that he has been politically active in this constituency since 1976 and now wants to once again reach out to the people and establish a politics of development and peace.
Respect for Lalu, But Ideology Divides
Ramkripal Yadav, once one of RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s closest associates, said that the difference between them is not personal, but ideological. He said, “Lalu is older, he is politically prominent, and he still holds my respect. But I parted ways with him because instead of development, there was destruction, and social justice has now become familial justice.”
According to Ramkripal Yadav, the ideology that existed during the Janata Dal era has completely vanished today. He said, “Earlier, the Janata Dal belonged to the people, but now it has become a family organization.”
Danapur Needs A Fresh Identity
Ramkripal Yadav said that Danapur has now become “tainted.” He alleged that it is dominated by criminals and the general public lives in fear. He said, “Danapur’s identity must now change. Crime and anarchy must be eradicated. The Ganga of development must flow here.”
RJD has fielded Reetlal Yadav from this seat. Reetlal Yadav’s political history has been mired in controversy several times. Ramkripal said that this time in Danapur, the people will decide for themselves whether they want crime or development.
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Backing NDA and Nitish Kumar
NDA candidate Ramkripal Yadav clearly stated that he is the NDA candidate, not the BJP. He said, “We are the NDA candidate, and Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister. I practice development politics, not caste politics. Lalu Yadav himself has harmed the Yadav community, but now every caste and class is with us.”
Local Issues Made Agenda
Ramkripal Yadav said his priority is to resolve local issues such as land disputes, farmers’ problems, and unemployment. He said, “I am a person connected to the ground. The people of Danapur consider me a member of their family. I promise that the politics of criminals will end here and a new beginning of development will begin with public participation.”