Opposition firebrand Tejashwi Yadav has torn into the Bihar NDA government, labeling their decision to involve CBI in the rape and murder case of a NEET student as a damning indictment of state incompetence. The hostel death in Patna has become a flashpoint in Bihar’s polarized politics.
The victim, a dedicated NEET hopeful living in a Patna student accommodation, met a grisly end that shocked the education community. Amid mounting pressure, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sought CBI assistance, a step publicized by Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on X, assuring no leniency for the guilty.
Yadav’s response on X was unsparing: the handover reveals Bihar’s bureaucracy as ‘corrupt, unqualified, unskilled, and utterly unprofessional’ – too feeble for basic crime-solving. He expanded his attack to the NDA’s ‘babbling, corrupt, and compromised machinery,’ whose ministers boast endlessly about crime-busting prowess.
Referencing the protracted Nawruna scandal, where CBI failed spectacularly over more than a decade, Yadav foresaw the same stalling tactics here. ‘Election ranters on Jungle Raj, where are you now? Who’s answering for this broken law enforcement?’ he challenged.
The controversy exposes fault lines in Bihar’s handling of high-profile crimes, particularly those involving vulnerable students. Critics argue the CBI route is often a delaying tactic, eroding faith in local institutions.
As investigations proceed under central oversight, Yadav’s outburst amplifies calls for systemic reform. The government faces scrutiny to prove its commitment beyond assurances, with public sentiment demanding not just arrests but lasting safeguards for the state’s youth.