Reacting to the arrest of JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case, Pilot questioned the government's ability to maintain law and order.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday criticised the BJP-led government in Bihar, highlighting the state's dire economic condition, rampant corruption, and deteriorating law and order situation.
"Law and order prevail in Bihar. Administrative officers are authorised to arrest anyone they consider appropriate, following an investigation. There is no political or caste-based discrimination of any form," the JDU leader stated.
CPI General Secretary D Raja on Sunday emphasised the importance of maintaining law and order during the election period, reacting to the Dularchand Yadav murder case.
RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari addressed the arrest of JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case. He stated that the law and order in Bihar has collapsed and further questioned the delay in the arrest.
The SP chief questioned the law and order situation and asked how such crimes could occur in areas where top leaders, including the Prime Minister and Home Minister, were campaigning.
Referring to the Mokama murder case, Yadav said, "Murders are taking place in broad daylight, names are there in FIRs, but still the accused passes by the police station and campaigns, he is roaming around with a convoy of 40 people carrying guns and ammunition. A murder has taken place,
Speaking on the matter, RK Singh said, "The Election Commission must ensure strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct. This is a failure of both the Election Commission and the district administration. It is deeply concerning and unacceptable during the election period."
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said his government has served the people of the state with complete honesty since 2005, transforming Bihar from a state where being called a Bihari was an insult to one where it is now a matter of honour.
"This day, going back to 1984, is one of the darkest. It was not a riot; it was a cold-blooded killing of innocent, vulnerable people sitting in their homes. Those who were responsible for democracy, for preparing the voters list, for law and order, used the voters list to go to the homes