Ashamed of being part of government, says Chirag Paswan over rising molestation cases in Bihar

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan, an alliance partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, has attacked the State government over rising crime against women.

Referring to the recent molestation cases of minor girls in Jamui, Samastipur, Banka and other districts, Mr. Paswan said that these incidents bring shame to Bihar.

Mr. Paswan said it should be everyone’s collective responsibility, and asked why such incidents are happening in Bihar. He asserted that the government should set the precedent that before committing any crime against girls, the criminals’ hands should shake.

He raised questions about the functioning of the local police, asking what they are doing on the ground and how they could allow this. Mr. Paswan suggested that strict action be taken against police officers who are not performing their duties.