Saraogi hits back at Tejashwi Yadav over Raghopur boat tragedy

The political sparring follows the drowning of 13 children in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district, an incident that prompted Yadav to slam the administration over systemic infrastructure failures and delayed emergency responses. Yadav accused the government of neglecting riverine transit safety and local medical facilities, which he claimed were suffering from acute shortages of oxygen and staff. He further alleged that the administration, specifically targeting Samrat Choudhary’s management, lacked the seriousness required to handle the recurring flood crisis.

Saraogi dismissed these allegations as political opportunism, asserting that the state is conducting a thorough investigation and will hold those responsible for the tragedy accountable. He argued that Yadav, who served as Deputy Chief Minister, had ample opportunity to address the very infrastructure gaps he now highlights. The exchange intensified as independent MP Pappu Yadav joined the fray, alleging that political leaders are prioritizing personal gain and communal divisions over the safety of citizens, while claiming that over 300 lives have been lost across the state due to flood-related negligence.