In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through Bihar's political landscape, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of planning to establish three controversial new ministries if they return to power in the 2025 state assembly elections.
The Three Controversial Portfolios
During a recent election rally, Shah claimed that Lalu Prasad Yadav's party has blueprints to create specialized departments that would fundamentally change how crime is addressed in Bihar. The proposed portfolios include:
- Murder Portfolio: A dedicated ministry to handle homicide cases and related matters
- Kidnapping Department: Specialized governance structure for abduction incidents
- Extortion Portfolio: Official ministry focusing on protection rackets and forced payments
Political Firestorm Erupts
The allegations come at a critical juncture in Bihar politics, with the 2025 assembly elections shaping up to be a bitter contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan. Shah's claims have ignited a fierce political debate, with the BJP leader positioning his party as the guardian of law and order against what he characterizes as RJD's "jungle raj" governance model.
Historical Context and Current Implications
Bihar has long struggled with its reputation regarding crime and governance. The BJP's strategy appears to be reviving memories of the previous RJD tenure, which opponents often describe as a period of lawlessness. Shah's dramatic announcement serves as a potent political weapon, aiming to undermine Tejashwi Yadav's attempts to present himself as a development-focused leader who has moved beyond his party's controversial past.
"The people of Bihar have a clear choice," Shah declared during his address, "between the NDA's development agenda and RJD's criminal enterprise disguised as governance."
Election Strategy Unveiled
Political analysts suggest this revelation forms part of the BJP's broader strategy to polarize the electoral battlefield around law and order issues. By framing the election as a choice between security and criminality, the BJP hopes to consolidate voter support among those weary of Bihar's historical crime problems.
The RJD has yet to issue an official response to these explosive allegations, but the political temperature in Bihar has undoubtedly risen several degrees as the 2025 election battle lines become increasingly sharply drawn.
