Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Crime Crackdown Amidst Anant Singh Arrest; Rivals React
A politician named Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar said that if his party wins the election, he will arrest all criminals within two months.
He made this promise after another politician, Anant Singh, was arrested for a murder.
Tejashwi accused the current ruling party, the NDA, of protecting criminals.
However, leaders from the NDA, like Chirag Paswan, disagreed.
They said that the arrest of Anant Singh shows their government does not protect criminals.
They also reminded people of a past time called 'Jungle Raj' when the RJD was in power and crime was high.
Chirag Paswan also told Tejashwi not to be too proud about becoming Chief Minister, as he believes the NDA will win.
Tejashwi Yadav promised a swift crackdown on criminals within two months of his party coming to power in Bihar.
This statement followed the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh in connection with the murder of Dular Singh Yadav.
Yadav accused the ruling NDA of sheltering criminals, a charge they have refuted.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan stated the NDA government does not protect criminals and highlighted the judicial process.
Rival leaders criticized Tejashwi Yadav's remarks and expressed confidence in the NDA's victory, contrasting the current situation with the RJD's past rule.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav (RJD leader), Anant Singh (JDU candidate), Dular Singh Yadav (victim), Nityanand Rai (Union Minister, BJP), Chirag Paswan (Union Minister)
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav vowed to crack down on criminals if his party wins, criticizing the NDA for allegedly sheltering criminals, particularly in light of Anant Singh's arrest. Rivals Nityanand Rai and Chirag Paswan refuted these claims, accusing the RJD of past misrule and stating the NDA government does not protect criminals.
- When
- Anant Singh was arrested recently (referred to as 'last night' by Paswan). Tejashwi Yadav plans to take oath on November 18 and commence a crackdown between November 26 and January 26.
- Where
- Bihar, with specific mention of the Mokama constituency.
- Why
- Tejashwi Yadav's statements were a response to the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh and were made to criticize the ruling NDA's law and order record and promise swift action against crime if his party comes to power.
Mahagathbandhan (Tejashwi Yadav)
NDA (Nityanand Rai, Chirag Paswan)
Law and Order / Criminal Protection
Mahagathbandhan (Tejashwi Yadav)
Accuses the ruling NDA of sheltering criminals, citing the arrest of Anant Singh as an example of a crime that would occur under their watch. Promises a crackdown on all criminals regardless of background.
NDA (Nityanand Rai, Chirag Paswan)
Denies sheltering criminals, stating that action against Anant Singh demonstrates their commitment to law and order. Argues that the RJD's past rule (1990-2005) was characterized by 'Jungle Raj' where criminals were protected.
Electoral Prospects
Mahagathbandhan (Tejashwi Yadav)
Confident of forming the government, promising to take oath as Chief Minister on November 18 and begin a crime crackdown.
NDA (Nityanand Rai, Chirag Paswan)
Dismisses Tejashwi Yadav's claims of victory as arrogance, asserting that the NDA will form the government with an 'all-time high' majority and that the Mahagathbandhan is not close to power.
- Anant Singh's Political Background
- Five-time MLA from Mokama, previously represented RJD, JDU, and as Independent. Switched to JDU for current election.
- Anant Singh's Criminal Record
- Faces 28 criminal cases, including murder.
- Victim
- Dular Singh Yadav (gangster-turned-politician).
- Tejashwi Yadav's Oath Timeline
- Promises to take oath as CM on Nov 18 and crack down on criminals between Nov 26 and Jan 26.
- Rival Candidate in Mokama
- Veena Devi (wife of Suraj Bhan) is the RJD candidate.
- Anant Singh's Wife
- Neelam Devi (sitting RJD MLA from Mokama).
Sources
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