"Criminals are running amok in Bihar": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 11 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday attacked the Bihar government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the law and order situation in the state and said that the criminals are running like "amok" in Bihar.
"I have already spoken about the law and order in Bihar. There is a criminal disorder. Criminals are running amok. Incidents of crime are increasing continuously. Home Department comes under the CM. New laws are formed for criminals and to free them, the corrupt are granted promotions. There is not one day in Bihar when rounds of bullets are not fired, when murders, kidnappings and loot do not happen...There is anarchy here," Tejashwi Yadav told reporters.
On Thursday, speaking on the opposition's criticism of the law and order situation in Bihar, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, saying that criminals were backed politically during their rule.
"The state government is taking action against those with a criminal, corrupt mindset...During the government of RJD-Congress, these kinds of people were given political patronage," Sinha said.
Earlier, the RJD leader slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for the collapse of law and order in the state, citing rising crimes, jail torture, and criminal activity across districts. He accuses Nitish of protecting criminals and failing to deliver justice.
"You all must have observed that law and order in Bihar has completely collapsed. Criminals have become uncontrollable, and they are not just active at night," Tejashwi said. He highlighted incidents that have raised concern, including bomb blasts at major stores like Tanishq. "There are bomb blasts happening in big stores like Tanishq. Not just once, but three times, there have been robberies worth 25 crore rupees," he said.
Tejashwi cited the rising crime rates as evidence of the administration's failure, referring to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. "You can check the NCRB data; crime rates in Bihar have been rising continuously," he asserted.
Turning his focus to Nitish Kumar, the RJD leader accused him of shielding criminals. "This clearly shows that Nitish Kumar has become the protector of criminals. Many criminals have been released under his leadership. The law is even being changed to favor criminals," he claimed.
With over two decades of Nitish Kumar's leadership in the state, the RJD leader expressed frustration over the situation, stating that the Chief Minister seemed oblivious to the real issues.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020. (ANI)