Patna: The murder of a journalist in Bihar has brought the focus back to the alarming law and order situation in the state. Not only has there been a surge in the crime rate, ruling party politicians and legislators have been found indulging in criminal activities.
Data shows that cases of kidnappings for ransom and cognisable offences have been on the rise. Alarmed at the rise of criminal incidents, the Congress, which is an alliance partner in the state, has suggested the formation of a coordination committee with the JD(U) and the RJD.
The Congress wants the committee to work as a “watchdog” to keep an eye on the policy decisions and crucial measures being taken by the state government.
The Congress, a smaller partner, has 27 MLAs and four ministers in the Nitish Cabinet.
Following the surge in criminal activities, the BJP has relaunched its campaign of branding “Nitish raj” as “jungle raj”. Last week, a student was killed in Gaya, allegedly by JD(U) MLC Manorama Devi’s son Rocky Yadav.
