In Brief
- Chirag Paswan condemned the Bihar state government following harassment and assault cases involving women and minor girls in Jamui, Samastipur, and Banka.
- Paswan stated there is "no fear of the police" in the state and called for strict disciplinary action against non-performing police officials.
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rohini Acharya questioned Paswan's decision to remain a central minister while criticizing the state government.
Addressing a private media conclave in Patna on September 26, 2026, Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan raised concerns over law and order in Bihar following multiple reported sexual harassment cases involving minor girls in Jamui, Samastipur, and Banka districts. Paswan stated that "no one feels safe" and asserted that his status as an alliance partner would not deter him from demanding accountability. He further called for stringent penalties to serve as a deterrent, emphasizing that police forces must rebuild fear among criminals to protect citizens.
The LJP (RV) holds 19 seats in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, serving as the third-largest constituent of the ruling NDA coalition in the state alongside the BJP and JD(U). Following Paswan's remarks, opposition leaders seized on the political friction, with RJD leader Rohini Acharya calling on Paswan to resign from the Union Cabinet if he feels genuinely compromised by the state government's performance. Meanwhile, local police authorities confirmed that several arrests have been made across the three districts under the POCSO Act.
