Rahul Gandhi Attacks BJP-Nitish over the Murder of Industrialist Gopal Khemka in Patna. He Called Bihar India's Crime Capital and the Government a Failure.
Gopal Khemka Murder: Following the public shooting of industrialist Gopal Khemka in Patna, a political controversy has intensified regarding law and order in Bihar. After the incident, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He called Bihar "India's Crime Capital" and declared the government a complete failure.
Rahul Gandhi's Statement
Rahul Gandhi wrote on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), "The public shooting of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna has once again proved – that the BJP and Nitish Kumar together have made Bihar India's Crime Capital."
He further stated, "Today, Bihar is living under the shadow of looting, shootings, and murders. Crime has become the 'new normal' here, and the government has completely failed."
Appealing to the people, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Brothers and sisters of Bihar, this injustice can no longer be tolerated. A government that cannot protect your children cannot take responsibility for your future. Every murder, every robbery, every gunshot – is a cry for change. Now is the time for a new Bihar – where there is no fear, only progress. This time, the vote is not just to change the government, but to save Bihar."
SIT Formed to Investigate the Murder
Following Gopal Khemka's murder, the Bihar Police immediately formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Along with the Patna Police, the Bihar STF and technical teams are also involved in the investigation. The police headquarters is monitoring the case after the incident.
According to the police, no angle is being ignored in this case. The activities of all suspects are being monitored. The police hope that the case will be solved soon.
Questions Raised Regarding Police Delay in Reaching the Scene
After the murder, a question was raised about why the police took time to reach the spot. The DGP clarified that there was no delay. He explained that the shooting took place around 11:40 pm on Friday night, and the family took the injured Khemka to a private hospital in Kankarbagh, which took 30 to 35 minutes. The police received the information a little later, but the team left immediately.
Opposition Attacks Over Rising Crime
Following this incident, the opposition has been continuously attacking the Bihar government over the rising crime in Bihar. Not only Rahul Gandhi, but also leaders of the RJD and other opposition parties have criticized the Bihar government. They say that the morale of criminals in the state has increased and the government is failing to maintain law and order.
Ruling Party's Reaction
No direct statement has yet been made by the ruling party on this matter. However, the government has given an indication that the killers will be caught soon and justice will be served. Officials claim that the police are taking swift action and are thoroughly investigating every aspect.
This murder has also caused outrage among the general public. People are openly questioning the law and order in Bihar on social media. Several hashtags are trending on Twitter and Facebook, demanding justice for Gopal Khemka.
