Patna: As floods wreak havoc across Bihar, particularly in parts of Katihar district including Pranpur, BJP MLA Nisha Singh has drawn sharp criticism from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) over a controversial statement. The RJD released a video showing the Pranpur MLA interacting with flood victims. In the video, when some flood-affected individuals approach her for help, Singh is heard saying, "Does an MLA get a different kind of money? Understand this, are you educated or ignorant?" A young man replies, "We are educated, madam," to which the MLA responds, "Then you should understand."

Sharing the video, the RJD launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that voters are seen as saviors during elections but become 'ignorant' when seeking help during a crisis. The party questioned whether it costs money to speak against the government, ask for public assistance, or plead with officials. The RJD urged the MLA to demand aid for the public from her 'ineffective and merciless government' in the same way she seeks votes from them.

Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has also been consistently criticizing the Samrat Chaudhary-led government over its handling of the floods, accusing it of failing to assist victims. However, on Tuesday, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary transferred a total of ₹579.23 crore as ex-gratia relief to the bank accounts of 8,27,472 flood-affected families via DBT, with each family receiving ₹7,000.