‘Alarming rise’ in crimes against women in Bihar since ‘new emperor’ took oath, says Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader released a list of 50 incidents of crimes reported in the State within one month since BJP leader Samrat Choudhary took oath as Chief Minister on April 15

Updated – May 20, 2026 12:30 am IST – PATNA

Amit Bhelari

Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav addressing reporters at his official residence in Patna on Tuesday.
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Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday released a list of 50 incidents of crimes against women reported in the State within one month since Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary took oath as Chief Minister on April 15.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader alleged that there has been an “alarming rise” in crimes against women in Bihar and charged the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the State with “failing to ensure their safety”.

‘Daughters unsafe’

Addressing reporters at his official residence in Patna, Mr. Yadav said under the rule of the “new emperor [Samrat Choudhary] of Bihar”, mothers, sisters, and daughters are unsafe.

Providing a chronological account of incidents that took place against women from April 15 to May 15, he said not a single day goes by in Bihar without incidents of murder, rape, molestation, or other crimes against women.

The LoP clarified that the details of the incidents he was presenting were reports published in various newspapers. He urged the people of Bihar to stand up, take a firm stance on such matters, and hold the government accountable by demanding answers.

Accompanied by women legislators Urmila Thakur, Anita Devi, Munni Rajak, and Karishma Rai, the RJD leader also questioned the NDA government’s claim of ensuring women’s empowerment.

‘Politics of tokenism’

He said not only the safety of women but also their health has been compromised in Bihar, with 65% of women suffering from anaemia. “Women are not even being provided with nutritious food. In the name of women’s empowerment, people in power are merely engaging in eyewash and practising a politics of tokenism,” he said.

“This government lured women voters by transferring ₹10,000 into their bank accounts days before the Assembly poll in Bihar. They were promised further instalments of ₹2 lakh after the elections, with assurances that within six months the remaining amount would be credited to their accounts. Six months have passed but where is the second instalment?” Mr. Yadav added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana and transferred ₹10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women in September 2025.

The LoP alleged that the government is making lofty announcements, yet nothing is being implemented on the ground.

Published – May 20, 2026 12:29 am IST