NEW DELHI: "I feel ashamed that I am supporting a government where crime has become uncontrolled," said LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday, stirring political waters with a pointed attack on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar -- even as his party remains part of the BJP-led NDA. With elections in Bihar looming later this year, Chirag's blunt criticism has caused ripples within the ruling alliance.
Addressing reporters, Chirag expressed anguish over the deteriorating law and order in Bihar. "The way crime is happening in Bihar, the administration has totally bowed down in front of the criminals. It is correct that this incident required condemnation, but why such incidents are happening? There is a series of crimes. If it continues like this, the situation would be frightening, rather, it has become so..."
He continued, "If it is said that it is happening because of the election, I can also aver it might possibly be so, it might be a conspiracy to defame the government, but even then, it is the responsibility of the administration to control it. Either the administration is in collusion with it, or the administration has become completely useless, and now it is beyond their power to keep Bihar and Biharis safe."
"I request the Bihar government to take action on this matter in a timely manner. I feel ashamed that I am supporting such a government, under which crime has gotten out of control," Chirag added.
Chirag's attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government comes in the wake of a series of disturbing crimes in Bihar. Most recently, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a moving ambulance after collapsing during a Home Guard recruitment drive in Gaya district. The incident took place on July 24 in Bodh Gaya, where candidates were undergoing a physical endurance test.
His remarks also follow a spate of high-profile killings over the past month -- including the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside Patna’s Paras Hospital, the shooting of industrialist Gopal Khemka outside his residence, and the killings of sand trader Ramakant Yadav and grocery trader Vikram Jha in separate incidents.
Meanwhile, another constituent of the NDA, HAM leader and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, expressed concern over internal tensions within the alliance. He said, "We are in NDA. We have to help NDA. We wish him all the best. He should strengthen the NDA. If he does not adopt the 2020 policy, it will be a very good thing. Because today NDA has become necessary for the society and the country. Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are doing all kinds of development. If someone opposes NDA, then I think he does not have good feelings towards the people of the state and the country and if work is being done to strengthen it, then we will appreciate it..."
The opposition Congress, a partner in the RJD-led alliance, shared the video of Chirag's criticism, indirectly targeting Nitish Kumar and highlighting cracks within the NDA camp.
Still, brushing aside speculation of any rift, Chirag clarified that his party would not repeat the 2020 move of going solo. "Our party considers all NDA candidates as their own, and we are ready to put in our entire effort to ensure their victory on all 243 seats in the state," he said.
As Bihar moves closer to elections, the battle lines are clearly drawn. The NDA -- with BJP, JD(U), and LJP (RV) -- is preparing to face a united opposition led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, with backing from Congress and Left parties across all seats.
Addressing reporters, Chirag expressed anguish over the deteriorating law and order in Bihar. "The way crime is happening in Bihar, the administration has totally bowed down in front of the criminals. It is correct that this incident required condemnation, but why such incidents are happening? There is a series of crimes. If it continues like this, the situation would be frightening, rather, it has become so..."
VIDEO | Talking about rising crime in Bihar, Union Minister and LJP (Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan (@iChiragPaswan) says that he feels sad to support a government where the crime has become uncontrolled.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 26, 2025
He says, "The way crime is happening in Bihar, the administration has… pic.twitter.com/KntL7ETWbP
He continued, "If it is said that it is happening because of the election, I can also aver it might possibly be so, it might be a conspiracy to defame the government, but even then, it is the responsibility of the administration to control it. Either the administration is in collusion with it, or the administration has become completely useless, and now it is beyond their power to keep Bihar and Biharis safe."
"I request the Bihar government to take action on this matter in a timely manner. I feel ashamed that I am supporting such a government, under which crime has gotten out of control," Chirag added.
Chirag's attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government comes in the wake of a series of disturbing crimes in Bihar. Most recently, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a moving ambulance after collapsing during a Home Guard recruitment drive in Gaya district. The incident took place on July 24 in Bodh Gaya, where candidates were undergoing a physical endurance test.
His remarks also follow a spate of high-profile killings over the past month -- including the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside Patna’s Paras Hospital, the shooting of industrialist Gopal Khemka outside his residence, and the killings of sand trader Ramakant Yadav and grocery trader Vikram Jha in separate incidents.
Meanwhile, another constituent of the NDA, HAM leader and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, expressed concern over internal tensions within the alliance. He said, "We are in NDA. We have to help NDA. We wish him all the best. He should strengthen the NDA. If he does not adopt the 2020 policy, it will be a very good thing. Because today NDA has become necessary for the society and the country. Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are doing all kinds of development. If someone opposes NDA, then I think he does not have good feelings towards the people of the state and the country and if work is being done to strengthen it, then we will appreciate it..."
The opposition Congress, a partner in the RJD-led alliance, shared the video of Chirag's criticism, indirectly targeting Nitish Kumar and highlighting cracks within the NDA camp.
मुझे दुख होता है कि मैं बिहार सरकार का समर्थन कर रहा हूं।
— Congress (@INCIndia) July 26, 2025
बिहार में हत्या, अपहरण, लूट, डकैती, रेप की श्रृंखला बन गई है। राज्य में अपराध बेलगाम है।
बिहार सरकार निकम्मी हो चुकी है। अब इनके बस का नहीं हैं- बिहार और बिहारियों को सुरक्षित रखना।
- मोदी सरकार के मंत्री चिराग पासवान pic.twitter.com/Tk9KNrn1kU
Still, brushing aside speculation of any rift, Chirag clarified that his party would not repeat the 2020 move of going solo. "Our party considers all NDA candidates as their own, and we are ready to put in our entire effort to ensure their victory on all 243 seats in the state," he said.
As Bihar moves closer to elections, the battle lines are clearly drawn. The NDA -- with BJP, JD(U), and LJP (RV) -- is preparing to face a united opposition led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, with backing from Congress and Left parties across all seats.
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