Chirag Paswan Criticizes Bihar Government Amid Rising Violence Against Businessmen
Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party, has voiced serious concerns regarding the escalating violence in Bihar, particularly against traders. His comments come in the wake of several high-profile murders, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Nitish Kumar government. As opposition leaders criticize the deteriorating law and order situation, Paswan's remarks signal growing unrest within the ruling NDA coalition. This article delves into the implications of these developments and the responses from various political figures in Bihar.
| Jul 12, 2025, 20:09 IST
Concerns Over Rising Violence in Bihar
In light of the increasing incidents of murders and attacks on traders in Bihar, Chirag Paswan, the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has raised serious questions about the Nitish Kumar administration, intensifying unease within the ruling NDA coalition. In a pointed social media post, Paswan questioned how many more murders the people of Bihar would have to endure, expressing confusion over the responsibilities of the Bihar police.
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Paswan's remarks come amidst a surge in criminal activities in Patna, including the recent murder of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka, followed by the killings of grocery trader Vikram Jha and sand trader Ramakant Yadav, creating a climate of fear among the business community. Opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Congress representatives, have been consistently attacking the Nitish government over the deteriorating law and order situation. Meanwhile, Paswan's comments indicate growing discontent within the ruling coalition.
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Prior to Paswan's statements, LJP (RV) MP Rajesh Verma publicly declared that law and order in Bihar has collapsed under the current administration. This prompted a sharp rebuttal from JDU leader and Bihar minister Maheshwar Hazari, who challenged Paswan to clarify whether he intends to remain in the coalition. Notably, Paswan's brother-in-law and Jamui MP Arun Bharti also criticized the rising crime in Bihar, stating that one cannot ignore the ground realities and act as if they are blind to the situation.