Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary Claims 'No Crime' in State
· India · Times of India, NDTV
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary told an event that "crime may happen, but not apradh" while a river water agreement was signed with the Union government. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav mocked the remark, questioning the honor of IAS and IPS officials seated with Chaudhary and accusing the CM of being an accused in seven murders. Chaudhary also referenced the loss of 87% of Bihar's revenue after Jharkhand's split, announced a restart of mining operations, and pointed to population and water scarcity as the state's biggest challenges. The remarks sparked political controversy ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
Why it matters
Tejashwi Yadav's sharp criticism forces a public debate on the CM's credibility and could shift voter sentiment against the ruling party in Bihar, impacting the upcoming assembly elections. The heated exchange also raises questions about the role and impartiality of IAS and IPS officers working with the state's leadership.
Read the original report — Times of India
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