Nitish Kumar clashes with Rabri Devi over Bihar crime

The Bihar Legislative Council had a heated exchange on Thursday between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD member Rabri Devi. The session started with opposition members protesting about increasing crime rates in the state. The opposition MLCs disrupted the proceedings, shouting slogans against the government. Chief Minister Kumar tried to bring order, asking them to sit down. He stated that any murder would be investigated and criticized the previous government led by Rabri Devi’s husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, claiming little was done during their time in power. Kumar accused the RJD of stirring communal tensions, saying that riots between Hindus and Muslims were common under their rule. He questioned how Rabri Devi became Chief Minister after her husband was ousted. In response, Rabri Devi pointed out the ongoing issues of crime in Bihar. She claimed the government was ineffective and described the situation as "jungle raj," or lawlessness. She also accused another leader, Ashok Chaudhary, of corrupt practices. The session became so tumultuous that the Speaker asked opposition members to leave until the first session finished. Additionally, Kumar reprimanded an opposition member for bringing a mobile phone into the assembly, stressing that electronic devices should not be allowed in the House.