Intensifying acrimony in Bihar politics, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has demanded former Chief Minister Rabri Devi back up her grave charges in the NEET student’s demise with solid proof—or face immediate consequences. The 24-hour deadline has set the stage for high drama.
Rabri Devi’s accusations surfaced during a vociferous protest by Opposition lawmakers on Thursday. She portrayed the government as complicit in concealing truths about the January 6 incident in Patna’s Chitrgupt Nagar, where the young aspirant lapsed into coma and passed away five days later.
Declaring crime rampant across Bihar, Rabri questioned the hush around the home portfolio and the CBI handover. “They’re saving their own because offenders are insiders. CBI? Just another central puppet,” she charged, fueling speculation of ministerial involvement.
Unfazed, Choudhary rallied: Present facts pronto, or strict action follows, even against high-profile names. His administration, he stressed, safeguards girls’ futures amid rising stakes. Rabri’s evasion, he suggested, betrays ulterior motives.
The family’s cover-up cries prompted swift SIT formation and CBI pitch. JDU’s Neeraj Kumar ridiculed Rabri’s drama as fame-chasing, vouching for rule-of-law adherence.
Vijay Sinha’s family outreach highlighted humane response. Beyond the blame game, this imbroglio spotlights urgent reforms for student hostels and probes in Bihar’s education frenzy.
With polls on horizon, Choudhary’s ultimatum could either vindicate the government or expose cracks, keeping Bihar’s electorate hooked.