Public Safety

A surge in narcotics cases and drug seizures is raising fresh concerns about substance abuse in Bihar, where alcohol prohibition has been in force since 2016. The growing crisis is putting pressure on law enforcement, rehabilitation facilities and the state government’s public-health response.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over governance, employment and law-and-order concerns. The exchange highlights the opposition’s attempt to challenge the government’s record and the ruling alliance’s responsibility to respond with evidence of its work.

Independent MP Pappu Yadav has criticised the Bihar government over law-and-order concerns, alleged police excesses and recent political developments. His remarks follow incidents in Jamui and Nalanda that have renewed debate over public safety, police accountability and governance in the state. <Cite refs={["turn786765search0","turn786765search15"]}/>

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh has triggered controversy with a remark about people being murdered, prompting fresh questions about political accountability and discipline within Bihar’s ruling alliance. The episode comes amid continuing tensions involving party leaders and local political rivalries.

The Bihar government has banned the use of DJs during the upcoming Durga Puja and Dasara celebrations and issued strict security guidelines to maintain law and order across the State.

JD(U) leader Ram Bachan Rai has taken charge as Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council after BJP leader Awadhesh Narain Singh resigned, reinforcing the BJP-JD(U) power-sharing arrangement in Bihar. The leadership change comes amid continuing political activity over electoral rolls, governance and upcoming Legislative Council contests.