‘Maha Jungle Raj’: Tejashwi Yadav blasts Nitish government

Patna: The murder of prominent businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka in the heart of Patna has triggered a political storm in Bihar, with Opposition leaders on Saturday accusing the Nitish Kumar government of presiding over a “Maha Jungle Raj.”

RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his NDA government, blaming them for the deteriorating law and order situation.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, “There is ‘Maha Jungle Raj’ in Bihar. We are deeply saddened. Khemka was murdered on Friday, and his son was murdered a few years ago. Both during the NDA rule. At that time, we even held a candle march.”

He added, “It is very sad. Criminals have gone out of control in Bihar while our Chief Minister is in a completely unconscious state. Crime is rising day by day. These BJP people have established complete jungle raj. Everyone is running away from Bihar.”

The murder has revived painful memories for the Khemka family. In 2018, Gopal Khemka’s son, Gunjan Khemka, was shot dead in a similar manner, underscoring what critics call a pattern of unbridled criminality in the state.

Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav also condemned the killing and demanded a high-level probe.

“The investigation of Gopal Khemka’s murder should be handed over to the CBI under the supervision of the Supreme Court. Some influential person is clearly the mastermind. Otherwise, no petty criminal would dare commit such a brazen murder right in front of the Patna Zone Police Headquarters,” Pappu Yadav said in a post on X.

He further alleged, “His son was also murdered in the same manner. It means the murderer and conspirator are the same and are being protected by those in power.” (IANS)

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