Bihar's RJD Leader, Tejashwi Yadav, Criticizes Pro-active Administration on Law and Order, Claims State is Enduring Burden of Inadequacy
Spilling the Tea on Bihar: The heat's on for NDA's Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar as they face a barrage of accusations and challenges. Here's the lowdown:
- RJD's (Very) Harsh Words: Tejashwi Yadav, serving as the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is not holding back punches. He's pointing the finger at the NDA government, claiming they've demonstrated "administrative anarchy" and failed in maintaining law and order. His evidence? The rape and murder of a minor girl in Muzaffarpur—an incident he says the government ignored by not visiting the victim's family[3].
- Gandhi's Slam: Rahul Gandhi, the opposition's heavyweight in the Lok Sabha, has also launched a fierce attack on Kumar's government. He's accusing them of routine crime incidents and neglecting the state after being in power for 20 years[2]. His criticism was sparked by a recent attack on a doctor in Gaya.
- Internal Struggles Afoot: The NDA is battling internal turmoil, as potential fissures within the coalition and increasing demands from smaller allies threaten their unity. This tension could shift the BJP's strategic game in Bihar, as securing unity and vote share are vital for electoral victory[4].
- Opposition Capitalizing: The opposition, including the Mahagathbandhan, is seizing these governance issues to gain ground, aiming to garner support against the NDA government ahead of the upcoming elections.
- Political Shifts: Shifts in political loyalties continue to reshape Bihar's electoral landscape, with Dasharath Manjhi's son changing allegiances from the JD(U) to the Congress by seeking a ticket from Bodh Gaya[1].
In essence, Bihar's political scene is rapidly heating up, with Tejashwi Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, and others highlighting what they perceive as governance failures in an attempt to win over voters before the imminent elections.
[1] Shift in loyalties: https://www.firstpost.com/india/bodh-gaya-bjp-candidate-switch-dashrath-manjhi-son-bhagirath-bags-congress-ticket-8763331.html[2] Rahul Gandhi's criticism: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-slams-nitish-kumar-government-over-crime-incidents-in-bihar-3280867[3] Tejashwi Yadav's accusations: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bihar-ministers-away-on-political-programmes-during-10-yr-old-s-death-rjd-s-tejashwi-yadav-125565200067_1.html[4] Internal challenges for NDA: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/2025-05-31/odaaa8e0b7e3e907c7a6c3d65b8f6d8f6
- In the midst of Bihar's political turmoil, the Indian health sector has come under scrutiny as Tejashwi Yadav accuses the NDA government of neglect, citing the case of a minor girl's rape and murder in Muzaffarpur as evidence of administrative incompetence.
- The escalating criticisms extend beyond the borders of Bihar, as Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure in India's policy-and-legislation, condemns the Nitish Kumar-led government for their handling of routine crime incidents and general news related issues.
- Amidst the crises, the proceedings of justice too have become a subject of debate, with Tejashwi Yadav raising concerns about the government's response to the attack on a doctor in Gaya, emphasizing the need for the government to take swift and decisive action in matters of crime-and-justice.
