Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha responded to criticism from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding the Union Budget, asserting that opposition to the budget is akin to opposition against Bihar and its people. Jha pointed out that when Yadav was part of the UPA government, he had the opportunity to contribute to Bihar’s development but did not seize it. Commenting further, Jha applauded Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to distance himself from the INDIA Bloc, referencing internal conflicts within the alliance.