NDA Leaders Dismiss RJD’s Caste Allegations in Bihar Encounters
Patna: NDA leaders on Thursday reacted sharply to the RJD’s allegation that the state government is diverting public attention by targeting people of a particular caste in the name of police encounters against criminals. RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav claimed that Yadavs and Muslims remain loyal to his party, but they oppose crime and criminals of any caste.
The controversy erupted after two swift police actions: the main accused, Ramdhani Yadav, was killed in a police encounter within 12 hours of the murder of a Sultanganj Nagar Parishad executive officer on Tuesday. In Siwan, police shot at Chhotu Yadav, accused of murdering a BJP leader’s nephew, within five hours of the incident on Wednesday.
BJP’s Response
Senior BJP leader Mangal Pandey said the NDA government’s message to criminals is clear — either shun crime or leave the state. “In Bihar, it is the rule of law or rather the ‘Rule of Samrat’ that prevails. CM Samrat Choudhary’s tough stance serves as a stern message to criminals,” BJP spokesperson Niraj Kumar added.
JD(U) Reaffirms Strong Law and Order
JD(U) national executive president Sanjay Kumar Jha said the developments reflect a strong law and order framework. “Whoever commits a crime will face the consequences. Only those who wish to live peacefully will remain in Bihar. There is no place for such individuals in Bihar. Nitish ji had declared in his first press conference after becoming the CM in 2005 that his government’s top priority would be to establish the rule of law in Bihar. The rule of the gun will not be tolerated. The administration will show no leniency toward anyone who steps out of line,” Jha stated.
The NDA alliance remains united in its stance that law enforcement actions are caste-neutral and aimed at ensuring public safety. The RJD’s allegations have been dismissed as baseless attempts to politicize crime control measures.
