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Bihar Minister's Comments on Jamui Harassment Case Spark Controversy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM
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A Bihar minister's remarks about a harassment case in Jamui have ignited a political row, with opposition leaders calling for accountability.
During a press conference in Patna, the Bihar minister remarked that the "Chhitputh ghatna hoti rehti hai" in the context of a harassment case in Jamui, a statement that was quickly criticized by opposition parties. The case, which involves allegations of sexual harassment against a local official, has been under investigation for several months. Opposition leaders accused the minister of downplaying the seriousness of the incident and demanded a thorough probe by an independent committee. The minister defended his comments as a reflection of the recurring nature of such incidents in the district, but the remarks have sparked a broader debate about accountability and victim protection in Bihar. The state government has yet to respond formally to the criticism.