Lawlessness has gripped Bihar, warns Tejashwi Yadav, who on February 25 accused the Nitish Kumar-led government of fostering a criminal haven. The RJD chief and assembly opposition leader used a Patna press meet to dissect the failures plaguing the state’s policing.
‘Crime is out of control—murders, rapes, shootings every day,’ Yadav stated flatly. He argued that eroded public trust stems from the regime’s alleged complicity in shielding offenders. Despite dual Deputy Chief Ministers, leadership voids persist, eroding state authority.
A sharp critique targeted Nitish Kumar’s health, suggesting his frailty disconnects him from daily atrocities. Yadav highlighted the Home Department’s transfer to BJP as evidence of diluted JD(U) influence within NDA.
Challenging NDA’s anti-crime bravado, Yadav urged self-reflection amid escalating incidents. He labeled Amit Shah’s Seemanchal trip a distraction tied to West Bengal elections, not Bihar’s woes.
Yadav’s remarks echo widespread anxieties over safety, amplified by recent violent episodes. With opposition mounting pressure, the government faces demands for swift reforms to reclaim control and restore citizen confidence in a state long synonymous with turmoil.