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Bihar Election 2025: The war of words is at its peak in Bihar ahead of the highly anticipated poll. Chirag Paswan has hit out at Tejashwi Yadav, calling him arrogant after he promised to crack down on crime if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power.

Yadav's statement came after the Mokama murder case, involving a Janata Dal United (JDU) candidate, Anant Singh, who was later arrested. Accusing the ruling NDA of sheltering criminals like Anant Sing, Tejashwi said that Bihar is living in the Maha Jungle era.

Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has promised to take strict action against all criminals, regardless of their caste or religion, within two months if the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan forms the government in Bihar.

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Tejashwi Calls NDA Era 'Maha Jungle Raj'

Speaking to the media following the arrest of Anant Singh in connection with the murder of gangster-turned-politician Dular Singh Yadav, Tejashwi stated that such an outcome was bound to happen.

"Bihar is living in the time of Maha Jungleraj. There is not a day in Bihar when bullets are not fired. I want to tell all of you that our government is going to be formed. On (November) 14th, results will be announced. On the 18th, the oath will be taken. And between 26th November and 26th January, irrespective of caste or religion, if someone is a criminal or a fraud, Tejashwi will send them to jail," he said. "NDA shelters such people."

Chirag Paswan Hits Back

Responding to Tejashwi's statement, Chirag Paswan unleashed a blistering attack, asking who was making him Chief Minister.

"If the government protected criminals, the action taken last night wouldn't have happened. Our government is clear on one thing, and as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says, we neither frame nor protect anyone. This is part of a judicial process," he said.

Calling the tragic Dular Singh Yadav's murder 'sad' incident, he assured that no crime would be forgiven. "This investigation is still on. Whoever the culprit is won't be forgiven," he added.

Replying to a question from the Media, Paswan asked who was making the Chief Minister, as he questioned Tejashwi's presence on the ground. 

BJP Leader Nityananad Rai Launches Onslaught

BJP leader Nityanand Rai, in an onslaught against Tejashwi, said,  "Tejashwi Yadav knows that all his people, including himself, are criminals who protect criminals. During Jungle Raj from 1990 to 2005, criminals got protection everywhere. The crime situation was such that people committing crimes like massacre, rape, murder, caste frenzy, robbery, took shelter in the houses of RJD ministers. Protecting criminals, practising nepotism, and grabbing the land of the poor, all this is in RJD's nature."

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What Is Mokama Murder Case

Anant Singh, facing 28 criminal cases including murder, is the JDU candidate for Bihar's Mokama constituency. A five-time MLA, he held the seat from 2005 to 2022 until a criminal conviction led to his disqualification. His wife, Neelam Devi, currently represents Mokama as the RJD MLA. For the upcoming election, Anant Singh has joined JDU. His longtime rival Suraj Bhan's wife, Veena Devi, is contesting as the RJD candidate from the same seat. Over his 20-year political dominance in Mokama, Anant Singh has been affiliated with both RJD and JDU, and has also run as an Independent.

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