J'khand, Bihar 2 faces of same coin: Ramvilas

Koderma, Aug 5: Terming both Bihar and Jharkhand governments anti-developmental, anti poverty and corrupt, Union Steel Minister Ramvilas Paswan today accused them of being ''two faces of the same coin''.

Mr Paswan, who participated in a health camp organised by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), told reporters that the governments of both states had failed to fulfil their promises.

Mr Paswan said the law and order situation in both these states had deteriorated to such an extent that the people were living in immense fear.

Criticising the UPA-backed Madhu Koda government of Jharkhand, the Union Minister said developmental process had come to a halt in the reign of Koda government.

Reacting to the chief minister's brother Rajesh Koda's statements against the SAIL authorities, Mr Paswan said he would talk to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in this regard.

Recently, Mr Madhu Koda's brother, in support of various demands under the aegis of Supply Majdoor Sangh said the SAIL administration should wind up its operations from the state if their demands were not fulfilled.

UNI