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Bihar CM’s ‘No Apradh’ remark sparks controversy, Chirag Paswan urges zero crime
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s viral ‘No Apradh’ comment has drawn criticism, while JD(U) MP Chirag Paswan called for a complete end to crime in the state.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent statement that there is "no apradh" (no crime) in the state went viral on social media, prompting a wave of criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups. Critics argued that the comment downplays the persistence of criminal incidents across the state and could undermine public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
In response, JD(U) MP Chirag Paswan took to a press conference and demanded an unequivocal commitment to eradicate crime, urging the state government to strengthen policing and judicial mechanisms. Paswan highlighted recent high‑profile cases that, in his view, contradict the CM’s assertion.
The controversy has reignited a broader debate on law and order in Bihar, with political opponents calling for a transparent review of crime statistics and faster prosecution of offenders. The state government has yet to issue an official clarification on the remark.
Analysts note that while the CM’s intention may have been to project confidence, the backlash underscores the sensitivity of crime‑related discourse in a state where public safety remains a key electoral issue.
In response, JD(U) MP Chirag Paswan took to a press conference and demanded an unequivocal commitment to eradicate crime, urging the state government to strengthen policing and judicial mechanisms. Paswan highlighted recent high‑profile cases that, in his view, contradict the CM’s assertion.
The controversy has reignited a broader debate on law and order in Bihar, with political opponents calling for a transparent review of crime statistics and faster prosecution of offenders. The state government has yet to issue an official clarification on the remark.
Analysts note that while the CM’s intention may have been to project confidence, the backlash underscores the sensitivity of crime‑related discourse in a state where public safety remains a key electoral issue.