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Chirag Paswan Calls Out Bihar Government Over Rising Crimes Against Women
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Core Event – Paswan’s Public Critique
On September 26, 2026, Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan addressed a Patna conclave organized by City Post Live. He condemned recent molestation cases involving minor girls in Jamui, Samastipur and Banka, calling the incidents “shameful” and saying they “bring shame to Bihar.”
Background & Context
The state is governed by a BJP-led coalition headed by Samrat Chaudhary, with the LJP as the third-largest partner (19 MLAs, 5 MPs). In recent weeks, videos of assaults on girls have gone viral:
- A September 15 video from Samastipur showed a minor being molested.
- A September 19 incident in Jamui led to the arrest of the main accused, Nandan Yadav.
- A video from Banka’s Mandar Hills, originally timestamped September 3, was later identified as filmed in June; three youths were arrested after it spread online.
These cases have intensified scrutiny of law-and-order under the Chaudhary administration.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 15 2026 | Samastipur molestation video recorded |
| Sep 19 2026 | Jamui assault reported |
| Sep 26 2026 | Paswan’s criticism at Patna conclave |
| Sep 27 2026 | Rohini Acharya urges Paswan to resign |
| Sep 3 2026 | Banka video timestamp (later clarified as June) |
| Sep 24 2026 | Paswan’s “Youth Bole To” outreach campaign planned |
Official Statements & Responses
- Paswan said he would not remain silent and would demand answers on women’s safety.
- Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said the reels helped secure arrests, noting, “People live more in reels than in reality these days.”
- Samastipur police verified the Samastipur video, registered a case under the POCSO and IT Acts, and arrested four locals—Vikas Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Rambabu Sahni and Avdhesh Paswan.
Criticism & Opposition
Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD leader Lalu Prasad, posted on X on September 27, demanding Paswan resign from the Union Cabinet and accusing him of “crocodile tears” and “drama” rather than action.
Data & Statistics
- Arrests: Four individuals detained in the Samastipur case.
- Locations: Jamui, Samastipur, Banka (Mandar Hills).
- Video evidence: Mobile recordings prompted public outrage and police action.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There is no fear of the police, and if there would be no fear, what kind of law and order is it? As an alliance partner, you can send me a notice; you can remove me from the government; it makes no difference to me, but I will raise this question,” — Paswan
- “I will raise questions and demand answers over all these issues,”Mr.” — Paswan
- “I regret supporting a government where there is no control over crime or criminals.” — Paswan
What’s Next
The “Youth Bole To” event on September 24 2026 will give Paswan a platform to engage with young constituents, while investigations into the assaults continue. Legal proceedings against the arrested suspects and any officials deemed negligent remain pending.