Patna, Oct 2 || Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday targeted RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, calling him the "Ravan" of Bihar.
Addressing a gathering during Dussehra, Singh, the Begusarai MP, said, "Before 2005, 'Ravan' Lalu Prasad Yadav ruled Bihar."
Drawing comparisons between the Lalu and Nitish regimes, the Union Minister said, "Lalu once opened shepherd schools, while today Nitish Kumar is opening medical and engineering colleges in every district. Today, our government is wiping the tears of the poor."
Highlighting the Centre and state government's initiatives, the Union Minister said more than 2.5 crore women have benefited under various schemes, and homes are being provided to the poor.
The BJP leader also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him an "urban Naxal".