Bihar's INDIA Bloc Announces Protests Against Law and Order Deterioration

The opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar announced a state-wide protest later this week, citing a decline in law and order. This decision was revealed during a joint press conference by the alliance partners. "The law and order situation has completely collapsed in the state. Everyday, Bihar is witnessing cases of murder, kidnapping, extortion, rape, etc… Why is Chief Minister Nitish Kumar maintaining a stoic silence on the current situation?" RJD’s state party chief Jagadanand Singh said.

Rising Crime Rates in Bihar

Leader of Opposition in the assembly and senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also criticised the state government on this issue. "Bihar witnessed several incidents that expose the current law and order situation. For instance… husband and wife brutally murdered by stabbing in East Champaran, triple murder in Saran father and two minor daughters were killed, a young man and woman murdered in Marhaura Saran," he claimed in a post on X.

The opposition has been vocal about the killing of former minister Mukesh Sahni's father in Darbhanga and the triple murder in Saran. In response to these incidents, they plan to organise a protest march on July 20 across the state. This issue will also be raised in the assembly during the upcoming monsoon session," Singh said.

Police Response to Recent Crimes

In a statement issued late on Wednesday, police claimed to have solved the killing of Mukesh Sahni’s father. The prime accused was arrested after confessing his involvement in the crime. According to another statement from the Saran Police, two individuals have been detained concerning the triple murder.

The INDIA bloc's agitation aims to highlight these crimes and pressure the government for action. The opposition's focus remains on ensuring that law enforcement agencies take swift measures to restore order and safety across Bihar.

The planned protest and assembly discussions are expected to keep this issue at the forefront of political discourse. The opposition hopes these actions will lead to significant improvements in Bihar's law and order situation.