Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary over security row
Synopsis
Tejashwi Yadav returned to Patna without security personnel — a deliberate political statement — and turned the row over his family's withdrawn security cover into a sweeping indictment of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary: empty treasury, rising crime, the Rishu Shree case, and a government he says governs by distraction rather than delivery.
Key Takeaways
Tejashwi Yadav arrived at Patna airport on 9 June with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Misa Bharti , proceeding to Rabri Devi's residence without any security cover.
Tejashwi accused Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary of raising 'non-issues' to distract from an empty state treasury and poor governance record.
He alleged a deteriorating law-and-order situation, citing the Rishu Shree case and rising crimes against women and children.
Tejashwi defended official residences allotted to himself (as Leader of the Opposition ) and Rabri Devi (as a former Chief Minister), calling them constitutionally valid.
The security row has escalated into a broader political confrontation between the RJD and the ruling NDA government in Bihar ahead of assembly elections.
Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Tuesday, 9 June, accusing him of manufacturing political controversies to mask governance failures — as the row over the reduction of security cover for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi continued to escalate.
Arrival in Patna Without Security
Tejashwi arrived at Patna airport alongside his father Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti, flying in from Delhi. In a pointed gesture, the leaders subsequently proceeded to Rabri Devi's residence with no government security personnel in tow — a deliberate signal, observers noted, amid the ongoing dispute over the state's decision to alter the security arrangements of the Yadav family.
Tejashwi's Charges Against the State Government
Speaking to reporters at the airport, Tejashwi alleged that the Chaudhary-led administration was raising 'non-issues' to divert public attention from Bihar's deeper problems. He claimed the state treasury was empty and that the government had little to show by way of development.
'Samrat Chaudhary is not raising his own issues. The treasury is empty, and the government has no work to show. To divert attention from these failures, he keeps talking about irrelevant matters,' Tejashwi said.
He further alleged that Chaudhary was not functioning as a 'Chief Minister in the true sense,' accusing him of indulging in petty politics rather than addressing Bihar's development deficit.
Law and Order, Crime, and the Rishu Shree Case
Tejashwi broadened his attack to include what he described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation across Bihar. He raised the Rishu Shree case — expressing concern over what he called a lack of timely official action — and alleged that crimes against women and children were rising while corruption had become entrenched in government departments.
'The government wants to distract people by talking about security and housing. But the people of Bihar know the reality. No work gets done in many departments without bribery, and crime is increasing across the state,' he alleged.
On Official Residences and Security Entitlements
Responding to the controversy over official accommodation, Tejashwi defended the allotment of government residences to himself and Rabri Devi. He maintained that his residence was allotted on the basis of his constitutional position as Leader of the Opposition, while Rabri Devi was entitled to accommodation as a former Chief Minister of Bihar.
He further alleged that the state government had extended security cover to 'several relatively insignificant individuals' without legitimate justification, while withdrawing it from senior political figures — a charge the government has not publicly responded to.
What Comes Next
The security row has widened into a broader political confrontation between the RJD and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar. With assembly elections on the horizon, the dispute over entitlements, law and order, and governance accountability is likely to remain a flashpoint. Tejashwi warned that the people of Bihar were 'closely watching' and would ultimately pass judgement on those attempting to politicise the issue.
Point of View
On its face, a procedural matter — but both sides are using it as a proxy war for larger narratives. The RJD is leveraging it to paint the NDA government as vindictive and administratively hollow; the ruling alliance appears to be using it to frame the Yadav family as privilege-seekers. What gets lost in that exchange is the substance of Tejashwi's governance charges — an allegedly empty treasury, the Rishu Shree case, and departmental corruption — none of which the government has directly rebutted. Bihar's law-and-order record is a legitimate electoral vulnerability for the NDA, and Tejashwi's decision to show up at the airport without security is a calculated piece of political theatre designed to keep that vulnerability in the headlines.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the security cover of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi been reduced?
The Bihar state government recently altered the security arrangements for RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, triggering a political controversy. The government has not publicly detailed the specific reasons for the change, while the RJD has characterised it as politically motivated.
What did Tejashwi Yadav say at Patna airport on 9 June?
Tejashwi Yadav accused Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary of raising 'non-issues' — including security cover and official residences — to divert attention from an empty state treasury, rising crime, and governance failures. He also raised the Rishu Shree case and alleged widespread departmental corruption.
Why did Tejashwi Yadav travel without security personnel?
Tejashwi, along with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Misa Bharti, chose to proceed from Patna airport to Rabri Devi's residence without any government security cover. He stated that his family had voluntarily given up reliance on state security and instead trusted the support of people and party workers.
Is Tejashwi Yadav entitled to an official residence and security as Leader of the Opposition?
Yes, according to Tejashwi, his official residence is allotted on the basis of his constitutional position as Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar assembly. He also said Rabri Devi is entitled to accommodation as a former Chief Minister of Bihar.
What is the Rishu Shree case that Tejashwi mentioned?
Tejashwi Yadav referenced the Rishu Shree case while highlighting what he described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bihar, expressing concern over the authorities' response. The source material does not provide further specifics about the case beyond Tejashwi's remarks at the airport.
