Thursday’s Bihar Vidhan Parishad session turned into a political battlefield as RJD leaders mounted a relentless assault on the ruling NDA government. Key grievances included escalating kidnappings, poor maintenance of aging barrages, illegal occupations at bus stands, and stalled university projects. Leading the charge was opposition leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui, who squarely targeted Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.
‘Districts are drowning in crime, especially against women. Goons operate with impunity, and law enforcement is paralyzed,’ Siddiqui charged, citing a jump from 1.52 lakh to 3.52 lakh crime cases since 2004. His quip, ‘Jungle Raj was superior to this Mangal Raj,’ drew sharp reactions and underscored RJD’s narrative of governance failure.
Outside the house, Rabri Devi spearheaded a demonstration slamming corruption and lawlessness. Government countered robustly: Chaudhary presented kidnapping stats, noting 20,610 cases stemmed from love affairs, not abductions. On digital policing, he highlighted the online FIR portal’s success and ongoing campaigns.
Infrastructure woes took spotlight too. RJD’s Maheshwar Singh demanded probes into three decrepit barrages overwhelmed by water flow. Minister Vijay Chaudhary revealed Pune experts’ clearance, emphasizing vigilant oversight. These volleys reveal Bihar’s polarized politics, where data duels define discourse. With elections looming, both sides sharpen their attacks, but real change hinges on action beyond rhetoric.