Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted on Sunday that law and order in the state has significantly improved since his government assumed office in November 2005, declaring that being a resident of Bihar has become a source of pride rather than stigma.
In a social media post on X, Nitish Kumar outlined his administration’s nearly two-decade tenure, contrasting current conditions with the pre-2005 era. “Before 2005, crime and corruption were widespread in the state,” he wrote, stating his government prioritized restoring law and order through a zero-tolerance policy toward crime and corruption. “Now, there is no atmosphere of fear or terror in the state. Now, being Bihari is a matter of pride for the people of the state.”
2005 से पहले का दौर आप सब को याद होगा, जब बिहार में अपराध और भ्रष्टाचार चरम पर था। हर तरफ अराजकता का माहौल था। लोगों का घरों से निकलना दूभर हो गया था। शाम 6 बजे के बाद लोग अपने घरों से बाहर नहीं निकल पाते थे। हमारी बहन-बेटियां सुरक्षित नहीं थीं। राज्य में अपहरण का धंधा उद्योग का…
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 26, 2025
Nitish Kumar Critique of Previous Administration
Without naming specific leaders, Kumar criticized the INDIA bloc’s previous governance, claiming widespread lawlessness existed before 2005. He described conditions where “people were afraid to go out after 6 pm, women were not safe, kidnappings were common and vehicles were looted.”
“Even those with money did not want to build new houses. Industries and businesses had shut down due to the terror of extortionists. Doctors and engineers were migrating out of the state,” Kumar claimed.
“The entire system had collapsed. There was no such thing as law and order in Bihar. Crime was directly protected by those in power. The people of the state were forced to live under the shadow of fear. Being a Bihari was considered an insult at that point in time,” the Chief Minister stated.
Infrastructure Expansion
Nitish Kumar highlighted police infrastructure growth, noting police stations increased from 817 in 2005 to over 1,380 currently, while the police force expanded from 42,481 personnel.
Since 2013, women have received 35% reservation in the police force, with female participation now highest nationally. He mentioned establishing the “Tribal Women’s Pride Battalion” for women’s safety and empowerment.
Opposition Response
Hours before Kumar’s post, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav released a video calling for political change. “After sowing the same seed in the same field for 20 years, both the field and the crop get ruined. In the same way, this government has affected two generations of Bihar,” Tejashwi stated.
“You gave 20 years to the NDA, just give us 20 months. Together, we will build a new Bihar and bring change to the lives of Biharis,” he appealed.
Bihar Assembly elections occur in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced November 14.
