‘Really feel Unhappy To Help…’: Chirag Paswan Tears Into Nitish Kumar Over Surge In Crime, JDU Reacts

Final Up to date:July 26, 2025, 16:34 IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over rising crime, expressing disgrace in supporting the federal government, stirring the ruling alliance earlier than elections.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Occasion (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday lashed out his ally Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the deteriorating legislation and order scenario within the state saying that he feels “unhappy and ashamed to assist” the federal government underneath the present scenario.

With elections in Bihar looming later this yr, Chirag’s blunt criticism has triggered ripples throughout the ruling alliance.

Whereas chatting with the reporters in Patna, the Union Minister expressed anguish and accused its ally authorities of failing to curtail the rising crime fee.

“I really feel unhappy that I’m supporting such a authorities right here.  It’s crucial to regulate it, or else the results can be very unhealthy,” he stated as quoted by information company ANI.

Paswan additional accused the Nitish Kumar administration of bowing earlier than criminals.

“The way in which murders, kidnappings, looting, theft, rapes have taken place one after the opposite in Bihar and now evidently the administration has completely bowed down in entrance of the criminals,” he added.

With meeting elections approaching, Paswan acknowledged the potential for crimes being orchestrated to defame the federal government. Nevertheless, he emphasised that it’s nonetheless the administration’s duty to take care of legislation and order.

“I’ve heard claims that the latest spurt in violent crimes is linked to the upcoming meeting polls, and there are makes an attempt to defame this authorities. Nonetheless, it’s the duty of the administration to maintain legislation and order underneath management,” he added.

He additional attacked the federal government and stated, “Both the administration is in collusion with it or the administration has turn out to be utterly ineffective and now it’s past their energy to maintain Bihar and Biharis secure.”

Urging fast motion, Paswan appealed to the state authorities, “I request the Bihar authorities to behave earlier than it’s too late.”

Jitan Ram Manjhi Steps In

Following Paswan’s repeated assaults on Nitish Kumar over the legislation and order scenario within the wake of a sequence of murders within the state, Union Minister and NDA ally Jitan Ram Manjhi

“We’re in NDA. Now we have to assist NDA. We want him all one of the best. He ought to strengthen the NDA. If he doesn’t undertake the 2020 coverage, it will likely be an excellent factor. As a result of right this moment NDA has turn out to be crucial for the society and the nation. Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are doing every kind of improvement. If somebody opposes NDA, then I believe he doesn’t have good emotions in direction of the individuals of the state and the nation and if work is being achieved to strengthen it, then we’ll respect it…” he stated as quoted by information company ANI.

JDU Assaults

The Nitish Kumar-led JDU responded to Paswan’s criticism and stated that these questioning the Bihar legislation and order scenario ought to first make it possible for individuals of legal nature don’t get an entry of their occasion.

“Incidents have occurred anyplace, even in Bihar. However undoubtedly, in comparison with different states, the legislation system in Bihar is best. We consider that the police in Bihar must be chargeable for arresting the criminals, figuring out the incidents, and the way the people who find themselves accountable must be punished severely. That is how the coverage works,” the JDU chief stated.

He additional stated {that a} whole of 100 quick observe courts are being arrange in Bihar. He assured that the criminals in Bihar won’t be spared.

Crime Surge In Bihar

Not too long ago, heinous crime incidents like murders, rapes and gang rapes occurred right here in Bihar, particularly in Patna.

On Friday, a feminine candidate of the House Guard was gang raped by two males in an ambulance in Gaya. Within the final 30 days, a dreaded gangster, Chandan Mishra, was gunned down by 5 armed males contained in the high-profile Paras Hospital in Patna.

Well-known industrialist Gopal Khemka was gunned down outdoors his residence in Patna, a sand dealer Ramakant Yadav was murdered in Dulhin Bazar, Patna, a grocery dealer Vikram Jha was killed in Patna and plenty of different incidents.

Paswan’s Equation With Nitish

The Lok Janshakti Occasion (Ram Vilas) is a junior NDA associate within the state.

Paswan has additionally intensified his assaults on Nitish Kumar after declaring that his occasion will contest all 243 seats in Bihar. The 42-year-old Union Minister introduced that he would additionally contest the upcoming meeting polls.

“I need to take Bihar to new heights. I visualise a future wherein our girls and boys won’t have to go outdoors in the hunt for greener pastures; moderately, individuals from different states will come right here in the hunt for higher training and employment alternatives,” stated Paswan at a rally in Saran district on July 6.

(With inputs from businesses)

Shobhit Gupta

Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and Worldwide information. He’s excited by everyday political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) diploma from Ben…Learn Extra

Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and Worldwide information. He’s excited by everyday political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) diploma from Ben… Learn Extra

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