Patna, February 13: Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary issued a stern warning to criminals, declaring that no one indulging in unlawful activities will be spared under the current Nitish Kumar government. This sharp retort came in response to former Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s scathing attack on the state’s law and order situation.
Rabri Devi, a prominent RJD leader, accused the Nitish Kumar administration of allowing lawlessness to prevail, with criminals reportedly roaming freely across Bihar. She went as far as demanding the Chief Minister’s immediate resignation, painting a picture of a state descending into chaos.
Undeterred, Samrat Chaudhary hit back forcefully. He mocked the opposition for their selective silence, pointing out that they remain mute inside the assembly but unleash a barrage of statements outside. ‘They should raise their concerns in the House where all questions will be addressed systematically,’ he asserted. Chaudhary emphasized that Bihar is witnessing ‘good governance’ with strict measures against wrongdoers. Criminals are fleeing the state daily, unable to withstand the crackdown, he claimed.
Minister Ashok Chaudhary echoed these sentiments, dismissing Rabri Devi’s call for resignation as irrelevant. ‘The public supports us and places their trust in our leadership—that’s what counts,’ he said. He questioned the value of opposition endorsements, stating that the government derives its mandate from the people, not from critics like Rabri Devi.
The exchange also touched on broader national issues. Commenting on Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani’s opposition to singing ‘Vande Mataram,’ Ashok Chaudhary advocated for humanity above all. ‘Why resist the national song or anthem? We need one law for the entire country,’ he remarked, underscoring the need for unity.
This political showdown highlights the intensifying rivalry between the ruling NDA coalition and the opposition ahead of key electoral battles. As Bihar navigates these tensions, the focus remains on restoring public confidence in governance and security.