
Withdrawal curbs fuel treasury crisis row in Bihar; RJD alleges bankruptcy, NDA rejects claims
Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) The Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has tightened restrictions on treasury withdrawals exceeding Rs 1 crore, making prior permission mandatory. The decision, taken ahead of the March closing of the 2025–26 financial year, has triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the Opposition alleging a severe financial crisis and the ruling alliance dismissing the claims as baseless.Reacting sharply to the decision, Ranvijay Sahu, General Secretary of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accused the government of draining the treasury through arbitrary spending.Sahu claimed that funds were distributed indiscriminately, including cash assistance to women during elections, leading to a serious financial crunch.“The government is bankrupt. The treasury is empty. D...









