Opposition in Bihar to Launch State-Wide Protest Amid Rising Crime Rate

The opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar announced a state-wide agitation over the purported decline in law and order. Highlighting incidents of murder, kidnapping, and extortion, leaders questioned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's silence. The protest is scheduled for July 20, with plans to raise the issue in the upcoming assembly session.

The opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar announced plans for a state-wide agitation later this week, protesting against the alleged deterioration of law and order in the state.

The announcement came during a joint press conference, where RJD's state party chief Jagadanand Singh criticized the government's handling of the situation.

'The law and order situation has completely collapsed in Bihar,' Singh said, highlighting frequent instances of murder, kidnapping, and extortion.

(With inputs from agencies.)