Tejaswi promises security to road contractors in Bihar

Deputy CM asks RJD workers to help police nab culprits

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav has promised complete security to the companies engaged in the road construction projects in the state. For this the young leader has asked the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers to help the police in nabbing the culprits.

Tejaswi, who also holds PWD portfolio, held a meeting of large-scale contractors on Wednesday and asked to them about the law and order they are facing.

"It was a review meeting. We made it clear to them to complete work before their deadlines. Plus, if any problem arises related to law and order situation, we have asked them to avail security. From our side, we have given armed security to every contractor, who asked for it. I personally asked them if they are satisfied with the security arrangements and whether they are able to work freely. They responded positively. We have asked them do their work without any hindrance. I have clearly instructed them that even the smallest of problem," said the Deputy Chief Minister.

"We are committed for development and rule of law. We have asked District Magistrates and Police officials to strengthen patrolling by policemen. Even I am ready to camp at work-sites, if that would help completion of projects at the scheduled time. I have made my numbers and the numbers of my officials public and any contractor who feel threatened can contact me at any time."

Blaming the opposition parties for trying to distort Bihar's image, Yadav told that "some people" are trying to defame the state. To counter this, the Deputy CM has asked his party cadre to work with the police.

"Every contractor present today was happy with the work condition. We ready to deal with any situation. But, some people with their vested interest are trying to defame Bihar and I want to tell them they should not do this. We understand this and therefore asked our party cadre to help police officials in this matter."

The state's past came to haunt people last month, when two engineers were murdered by criminals in Darbhanga district on December 26. A day later, another engineer was shot and killed in Vaishali district. The police said they killings were linked to extortion demands. However, this gave a chance to the opposition parties, who termed this as the "return of Jungle Raj".

The minister had also clearly said that the contractors have to complete work before scheduled time. He said, "I will hold review meeting for every division every week. The meetings will be held at different districts. The first such meeting will be held in last week of the month."