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RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP over Jamui harassment case, calls Bihar ‘gunda‑raj’
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP‑run state government of allowing a harassment case in Jamui to fester, describing Bihar as being under ‘gunda‑raj’.
RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav publicly condemned the Bihar state government, led by the BJP, for its handling of a harassment case in Jamui district. He said the episode reflects a broader climate of lawlessness, labeling the situation as "gunda‑raj" that has shamed the state.
The remarks were made during a press interaction where Yadav highlighted the alleged victim's complaints and the perceived inaction of local authorities. He urged the administration to intervene promptly and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Opposition leaders have seized on the incident to question the BJP's law‑and‑order record ahead of upcoming electoral contests. The state government has not yet issued an official response to Yadav's accusations.
The Jamui case, which involves alleged harassment of a local resident, has drawn attention from civil society groups demanding a swift investigation. As the controversy unfolds, political analysts note that the episode could influence voter sentiment in the region.
The remarks were made during a press interaction where Yadav highlighted the alleged victim's complaints and the perceived inaction of local authorities. He urged the administration to intervene promptly and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Opposition leaders have seized on the incident to question the BJP's law‑and‑order record ahead of upcoming electoral contests. The state government has not yet issued an official response to Yadav's accusations.
The Jamui case, which involves alleged harassment of a local resident, has drawn attention from civil society groups demanding a swift investigation. As the controversy unfolds, political analysts note that the episode could influence voter sentiment in the region.