Mahi Shrivastava, Bhopal: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over his controversial remarks distinguishing between “crime” and “apraadh”, both of which broadly mean crime or offence in Hindi.
CM’s Remark Sparks Row
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said there may be “crime” in Bihar, but no “apraadh”. He claimed that the concept of crime had been eliminated in the state and that there were no criminals.
The statement quickly went viral on social media and drew criticism from opposition leaders, who questioned the logic of separating the English word “crime” from its Hindi equivalent “apraadh”.
Kishor’s Sharp Attack
Addressing a gathering in Begusarai, Prashant Kishor mocked the Chief Minister’s comment and said such statements could be expected when a “Class 7-fail person” was made a leader. He added that the Chief Minister gave people an opportunity to laugh every five to 10 days.
Kishor’s remarks intensified the political war of words in Bihar, where law and order has once again become a major point of contention between the ruling alliance and opposition parties.
MLC Defection Warning
Kishor also commented on two Independent members of the Bihar Legislative Council, Banshidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, who announced on October 31 that they had joined the BJP. He said both were likely to lose their membership for allegedly engaging in unconstitutional activities.
Opposition parties have demanded their disqualification under the anti-defection law, arguing that their move to the BJP shortly after being elected as Independents violates constitutional norms.
Madhubani Firing Incident
Kishor also raised the Madhubani firing incident, in which an assistant sub-inspector allegedly opened fire with his service revolver, killing one person and injuring three others. Police said the officer fled after the shooting and a search was underway.
The Jan Suraaj Party leader said his party stood firmly with the victim’s family. A party delegation met the family on Wednesday, and it would decide further action based on its findings.
Political Significance
The controversy has put fresh focus on Bihar’s law-and-order situation and the conduct of elected representatives. With the Chief Minister’s remark drawing ridicule and Kishor escalating his attack, the issue is likely to remain central to Bihar’s political discourse in the coming days.