Bihar CM sparks controversy again over remark on molestation videos, says media ‘could find only five videos’
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is facing backlash for downplaying the prevalence of sexual assault in the state by citing the low number of viral videos as evidence. Opposition parties have criticized the remarks as insensitive and dismissive of systemic crime.
Why it matters
The controversy underscores ongoing political tensions regarding law and order and women's safety in Bihar.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has triggered controversy once again with his latest remark, stating that viral videos of sexual assault and molestation of girls in Bihar were only a few incidents in the State.
While addressing a ‘Yuva Samvad’ (Youth Dialogue) programme in Rohtas’s on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), Mr. Choudhary said, “This is a changed Bihar, and let people form any perception. I tell my friends that they (critics) could only find 5 videos in all of Bihar.”
He further said, “Millions of our sisters have stepped out of their homes; 1.81 crore sisters are working. As the Chief Minister of Bihar, I guarantee, if anybody touches them, I will put them behind bars within 24 hours. If any complaint comes, action will be taken immediately.”
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