Rabri Devi Critiques NDA Government for Rising Crime Rates in Bihar
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Patna, Feb 23 (NationPress) Former Chief Minister of Bihar and current Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, vehemently criticized the NDA government on Monday for its utter failure to uphold law and order within the state.
During the ongoing Budget Session, Rabri Devi asserted that incidents of murders and rapes are reported daily throughout Bihar, yet both the government and police seem paralyzed.
In a pointed attack on the BJP, she remarked that while the party often refers to a 'jungle raj,' the reality under its governance is even more alarming.
“The number of murders occurring in what the BJP labels as Ramraj is higher than in any jungle raj scenario. Every day there are killings in Patna. What actions are the police and administration taking? The answers remain unknown,” Rabri Devi stated.
She demanded transparency from the government regarding the alarming decline in public safety.
Rabri Devi made grave accusations against the ruling coalition, suggesting that criminals are operating with political backing.
“Are those in authority oblivious, or are these crimes being committed with the government’s protection?” she questioned.
Despite the persistent wave of murders, she criticized the government for showing a lack of urgency, failing to respond adequately in the House, or take decisive measures to combat crime.
In addition to law enforcement issues, Rabri Devi also expressed her worries about the state’s financial health.
She claimed that the state treasury is depleting, while the government dodges discussions on this pressing matter in the Assembly.
Rabri Devi concluded that the NDA government has faltered on both critical fronts: public safety and financial management.
The Bihar Legislative Assembly's Budget Session is ongoing and will run until February 27.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Rabri Devi's sharp criticisms are viewed as a tactical move to challenge the ruling NDA during this pivotal session.
Currently, there has been no official response from the NDA government or its representatives regarding the serious allegations from Rabri Devi.