Mahadangal: Bihar's Crime Crisis, Nitish Kumar's Government Under Fire Ahead of Elections | ABP NEWS

With just four months left until Bihar’s Legislative Assembly elections, law and order have become a central issue, putting the Nitish Kumar-led government in the spotlight. The state is facing increasing criticism as violent crimes, including the recent murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna’s upscale area, have raised questions about the government’s control over law enforcement. Despite the proximity of a police station, authorities only reached the crime scene two hours after the murder, and over 40 hours later, no arrests have been made. Opposition leaders have swiftly pointed fingers at Nitish Kumar’s administration, accusing them of failing to curb crime and labeling the current situation as “Mahajangal Raj,” a reference to the lawlessness associated with the previous regime. They claim that crime rates are spiraling out of control, with 16 murders in Patna alone this year. On the other hand, the government has defended its actions, forming an SIT and insisting that the perpetrators will soon be caught. As Bihar’s crime rates continue to soar, questions about the efficacy of the state police and the role of politics in law enforcement have become key talking points. With the elections approaching, the debate over Bihar's security and governance is set to intensify.

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