Won't let Bihar become 'police State': Tejashwi Yadav
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized the Bihar government over deteriorating law and order, specifically citing the suspicious death of a 19-year-old in jail. Yadav vowed to continue protests against what he describes as an incompetent government and a 'police state'.
Why it matters
The incident underscores tensions regarding police conduct and human rights in state-run correctional facilities, which are major political flashpoints.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday (August 20, 2026) attacked the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over alleged deterioration in law and order, saying he would not let Bihar become a "police State".
Mr. Yadav, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, said Bihar's law and order had "completely collapsed", while accusing the government of failing to control "rising police brutality" .
The RJD national working president met the family members of 19-year-old Roshan Yadav, who was allegedly found dead in Madhubani Jail on August 10, 2026.
According to the jail administration, Roshan Yadav allegedly ended his life inside the jail on August 10. However, the RJD leader questioned the claim of the police and alleged that he may have been killed, pointing to several marks found on his body.
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