Rahul voices concern over law & order, attacks govt
Rahul Gandhi
on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Bihar govt, claiming the state has turned into India's "crime capital" under CM
Nitish Kumar
's leadership. His remarks came amid growing concerns over a spike in violent crimes across the state.
Posting on social media platform X, Gandhi cited media reports highlighting 31 murders in just 11 days and alleged the rise of a "contract killing industry" in Bihar. His post, written in Hindi, painted a grim picture of the state's current situation: "Fear lurks in every alley, unease pervades every home while unemployed youth are being transformed into killers."
He did not hold back in his criticism of both the CM and the BJP.
Gandhi alleged that Nitish was more focused on preserving his power than addressing the state's law and order crisis. "The CM is busy protecting his chair and BJP ministers are busy collecting commission," he claimed.
The Congress MP argued that the upcoming assembly elections were not just about political change but about saving Bihar from a dangerous descent into lawlessness. "This election is not just about changing the government.
It is about saving Bihar," he wrote.
His remarks gained traction following the murder of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka, who was shot dead outside his Patna home on July 4. Khemka's son had also been murdered seven years earlier in Hajipur. The incident has become emblematic of what opposition leaders describe as a breakdown in public safety.
Gandhi's comments reflect a rising chorus of concern over Bihar's security situation. Opposition parties say the combination of soaring crime rates and "administrative inaction" has created a climate of fear with residents feeling vulnerable.
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