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Prashant Kishor Criticizes Bihar Govt After Deputy CM's Convoy Attacked
During an election day in Bihar, the car carrying a government leader, Vijay Sinha, was attacked with cow dung.
Another politician, Prashant Kishor, said this shows that the government isn't doing a good job and that even important people aren't safe.
Vijay Sinha said that people from a different political party, the RJD, were responsible for the attack.
He also said the police weren't helping enough.
The top election official told the police to take action.
This happened while people were voting in the Bihar elections.
Prashant Kishor criticized the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government following an attack on Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy.
The convoy of Deputy CM Vijay Sinha was attacked with cow dung in Lakhisarai during the Bihar Assembly elections.
Sinha blamed 'RJD goons' for the attack, accusing local police of inaction and weakness.
Kishor stated the incident revealed the state government's poor 'chaal, charitra, chehra,' implying a lack of safety and rule of law.
The Chief Election Commissioner directed the Bihar DGP to take immediate action against those responsible for the attack.
- Who
- Prashant Kishor, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, Nitish Kumar-led NDA government, RJD, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Prashant Kishor criticized the Bihar government's law and order situation after Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy was attacked with cow dung. Sinha blamed RJD for the attack.
- Where
- Lakhisarai, Bihar.
- When
- During the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday.
- Why
- Kishor used the incident to criticize the state government's 'chaal, charitra, chehra' and lack of rule of law. Sinha blamed the RJD for the attack and alleged inaction by local police.
Prashant Kishor's Accusation
Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's Stance
State of Law and Order
Prashant Kishor's Accusation
Prashant Kishor stated that the cow dung attack on Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy revealed the Bihar government's poor 'chaal, charitra, chehra' (conduct, character, face), implying no one is safe and there is no rule of law. He highlighted that even leaders are facing such incidents during elections.
Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's Stance
Deputy CM Vijay Sinha blamed 'RJD goons' for the attack, accusing the local police of inaction and the SP of being weak. He claimed RJD activists threatened his polling agent and were preventing voters from leaving their homes.
Responsibility for Incident
Prashant Kishor's Accusation
Kishor implied that the incident reflected negatively on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government's governance.
Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's Stance
Sinha directly attributed the attack to the RJD, using it as an example of their 'hooliganism' and a reason to protest, stating he would not move until action was taken.
Key facts
- Incident
- Cow dung attack on Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy.
- Location of Incident
- Lakhisarai, Bihar.
- Date of Incident
- During the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday.
- Key Political Figures Involved
- Prashant Kishor (Jan Suraaj Party), Nitish Kumar (NDA government), Vijay Sinha (Deputy CM), RJD leaders.
- Election Context
- First phase of Bihar Assembly elections with a record 64.66% voter turnout.
- Chief Election Commissioner's Directive
- Directed Bihar DGP to take immediate action against miscreants.
Timeline
Bihar tensions rise amid election foul play accusations.
Then, Deputy CM Sinha's convoy faced an RJD supporter attack.
Quotes
Vijay Sinha
Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar
“I am here in the village. The crowd is moving closer. I will sit here in protest.”
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“The SP (Superintendent of Police) is weak and cowardly. They are not allowing the deputy chief minister to proceed. The mob has hurled stones and cow dung.”
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Prashant Kishor
Leader of Jan Suraaj Party
“He himself confirmed the 'chaal, charitra, chehra' of his government. Nobody is safe here and there is no rule of law.”
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“Till now, it was the public tolerating it. Now the leaders are also facing it during elections”
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Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner
“No one will be allowed to take law into their own hands. Strict action will be taken against the miscreants.”
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Sources
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'Inke Chhati Pe Bulldozer Chalega...': Bihar Dy CM Vijay Sinha’s Explosive Response to RJD After Lakhisarai Attack
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