In a fiery rebuttal to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi’s allegations of crumbling law enforcement, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary promised zero tolerance for crime. Speaking in Patna on February 13, he reaffirmed the Nitish Kumar government’s commitment to ‘Sushasan’ or good governance.
Rabri Devi had lambasted the administration, claiming anarchy reigns supreme with offenders operating with impunity. Her demand for Nitish Kumar’s ouster has sparked a fresh political storm in the state.
Chaudhary countered by accusing the opposition of hypocrisy. ‘They stay silent in the legislative assembly but love to grandstand outside,’ he quipped. He assured that all their queries would be answered point-by-point during sessions. Under the current regime, law and order is robust, with relentless action forcing criminals to abandon Bihar en masse, according to the Deputy CM.
Joining the chorus, Cabinet Minister Ashok Chaudhary brushed aside Rabri Devi’s remarks. ‘Her opinion on resignations means nothing when the masses back us wholeheartedly,’ he declared. The government’s legitimacy stems from voter trust, not detractors’ whims, he added.
The discourse extended to cultural patriotism when Ashok Chaudhary addressed Maulana Arshad Madani’s stance against ‘Vande Mataram.’ Promoting inclusivity rooted in humanity, he questioned resistance to national symbols. ‘National anthem and song must be embraced by all under a uniform legal framework,’ he stressed.
This back-and-forth underscores deepening divides in Bihar politics. With elections on the horizon, such exchanges could shape public perception of who truly upholds justice and order in the state.