Opposition RJD on Saturday accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of “institutionalising” corruption in the state, and using government funds for electoral campaign ahead of the assembly polls due later this year. It also alleged that the NDA government in Bihar was responsible for “financial anarchy” in the state. The ruling JD(U), however, termed the allegations “baseless”.

“Nitish Kumar is responsible for institutionalising corruption in Bihar... The CM is using state government funds for his party`s poll campaign,” RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said at a press conference here. He also alleged that the recently launched “Mahila Samvad” initiative to connect with and inform women about welfare measures was a part of the JD(U)`s electoral campaign “by using government funds”.