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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary political controversy

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has faced political criticism following a series of controversial statements. In October 2026, Choudhary drew backlash after remarks concerning the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s housing schemes. During a BJP event in Patna, he suggested that while the party provided housing to millions, the deity had effectively been ‘waiting in a tent’ for 400 years. Prashant Kishor of the Jan Suraaj Party criticized these comments as an expression of BJP ‘arrogance’ intended to present the Prime Minister in a divine light. In November 2026, the Chief Minister faced further scrutiny regarding his comments on law and order. While speaking at an event in ~~Delhi,~~ Delhi involving the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Choudhary claimed that the concept of crime had been eliminated in Bihar, stating, “There is no crime here. The concept of crime has ended. Crime can happen, but not ‘apradh’ (offense/crime). There are no criminals.” Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized these remarks on social media, questioning the distinction made by the Chief Minister and ~~raising concerns regarding~~ the appointment of the Chief ~~Minister.~~ Minister by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yadav further leveled allegations against Choudhary, referring to him as an individual accused in multiple murder cases.

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