Jitan Ram Manjhi hits back at Chirag Paswan over law & order remarks

Patna: LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stirred a political storm within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp in Bihar by openly expressing regret over supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government, citing its failure to control rising crime. His remarks have triggered sharp reactions from alliance partners, while the BJP has chosen to remain silent. Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi responded swiftly, branding Chirag Paswan as “politically immature”.

“Chirag’s politics is still in its infancy. His father, Ram Vilas Paswan, had a towering political stature. Chirag lacks experience and is speaking without full knowledge,” Manjhi said.

He further countered Chirag Paswan’s claims on law and order, asserting that the current situation is far better than pre-2005 Bihar. “At that time, criminals could walk into the CM’s residence with impunity. Negotiations over kidnapping were taking place from the CM residence before 2005. Today, there is accountability. No one can enter 1 Anne Marg, the residence of the Chief Minister now,” Manjhi added.

Recalling the 2020 Assembly elections, Jitan Ram Manjhi reminded that Chirag Paswan had then tried to damage the NDA from within.

“If he has grievances, he should raise them in NDA meetings, not in front of the media,” Manjhi said. (IANS)

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