Tejashwi Yadav Slams Nitish Govt, Says Bihar Has Turned into 'Taliban' Amid Rising Killings

RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, alleging a total breakdown of law and order in the state. His criticism came in response to a disturbing rise in murders and violent incidents in recent weeks. In a pointed post on social media platform X, Tejashwi wrote, “BJP has turned Bihar into Taliban!”—a strong statement meant to highlight what he sees as the deteriorating state of governance.

He cited multiple recent incidents of violence: a doctor being shot in Gaya, open firing between two groups in Patna, a woman being shot in Patna, and a businessman murdered in Rohtas. Tejashwi went further to claim that the BJP-led Modi-Nitish alliance has become completely helpless in the face of rising crime. He also alleged that criminals, protected by powerful interests and immune from law enforcement due to tax protections or political backing, are now operating freely across the state.

His remarks follow a string of high-profile and chilling incidents. One of the most shocking involved five armed men storming the ICU of Patna’s Paras Hospital and shooting dead a murder convict in broad daylight. Just days before, a man named Vikram Jha was gunned down in Patna’s Ramkrishna Nagar. Earlier in the month, Gopal Khemka, a well-known businessman, was shot dead in a similar daylight attack. Another sand trader was also killed outside his home in the city.

Tejashwi held the Modi-Nitish government responsible for this lawlessness, accusing it of failing to maintain basic public safety and allowing “tax-protected” criminals to run rampant. His criticism has ignited a fresh political confrontation in Bihar. The RJD-Congress opposition alliance has used these incidents to slam the NDA, suggesting that the state is descending into chaos under their governance.

In response, NDA leaders have pushed back strongly, accusing the RJD of hypocrisy and attempting to bring back the era of "Jungle Raj"—a term often used to describe the lawlessness associated with previous RJD regimes. This exchange has reignited long-standing political rivalries in the state.

The opposition is demanding urgent action and greater accountability from the government to ensure public safety. Meanwhile, the state administration is under pressure to address not only the rise in crime but also the perception that criminals are no longer afraid of consequences.

This unfolding situation reflects deep political and social unrest in Bihar, with serious concerns being raised about the efficiency of the current government in handling crime and protecting citizens. As both sides continue to exchange accusations, the people of Bihar remain caught in a worsening security crisis, and the issue of law and order has once again taken center stage in the state's political discourse.