Patna, Feb 20 (NationPress) The political landscape of Bihar took an unexpected twist on Friday as intense verbal clashes surrounding animal references became the highlight in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

In a session focused on the Home Department’s budget, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary sharply criticized Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, known as Pappu Yadav, provoking a fierce response.

During his remarks, Samrat Choudhary derisively compared Pappu Yadav to an “elephant,” referencing previous claims made by Yadav about the Bihar Police's effectiveness. He stated, “Some individuals arrive at the airport asserting that the Bihar Police can’t even harm an ant, yet they find themselves arrested within two hours, only to quickly fall ill.”

He humorously added, “Now even elephants, fearing the police, prefer to seek hospital care,” which elicited both laughter and protests from the assembly members.

Pappu Yadav retaliated promptly on social media with a provocative post. Without explicitly naming Samrat Choudhary, he remarked, “At one time, he was a minor, now he has transformed into a monkey. This monkey controls Bihar, using his turban of self-respect as a towel to gather commissions,” intensifying the political discourse.

Recently, Yadav has been vocal regarding the mysterious death of a NEET aspirant, bringing the matter from Patna to Delhi. He was apprehended late on January 6 in Patna and spent almost a week in Beur Jail before being released on bail, alleging that his arrest was an attempt to silence him.

Earlier in the Assembly, Samrat Choudhary, who also oversees the Home portfolio, extended his criticism towards the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He noted that while the RJD frequently tweets about crime, they failed to propose any cut motion against the Home Department’s budget.

In response, opposition members walked out of the assembly. Highlighting law-and-order statistics, Samrat Choudhary stated that emergency service 112 has successfully provided immediate assistance to millions.

He asserted that actions had been taken in approximately 4.5 lakh domestic violence cases and detailed the arrest counts, including nearly 7,000 arrests in murder and robbery cases, 2,500 for loot, and 2,700 for assaults on police personnel.

“To date, over 3.86 lakh individuals have been apprehended in 2025. No criminal can evade justice in Bihar,” he declared.

Taking a jab at former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samrat Choudhary emphasized that there was no proper governance during his tenure, which led to Nitish Kumar's split with him in 1994.

He reiterated that while roles may have changed, the Chief Minister retains final authority.

In response to allegations made by Rabri Devi, Samrat Choudhary stated that if anyone possesses evidence implicating a leader’s son in criminal activities, they should disclose it, promising immediate action within 24 hours.