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Bihar Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha Criticizes RJD Over Viral Incident Videos
25 September 2026
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Bihar Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha has accused the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of circulating objectionable videos on social media to tarnish the state government's image. He also made controversial remarks concerning a specific community during a public grievance redressal programme in Patna.
Key Highlights
- Bihar Planning and Development Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha blamed the RJD for viral videos depicting harassment incidents in districts like Jamui, Samastipur, and Banka.
- The minister alleged that the opposition party deliberately circulates fabricated or out-of-context clips to manufacture a political controversy and defame the administration.
- During a weekly public grievance redressal program at the party office, the JD(U) leader also made disparaging remarks regarding the Yadav community.
- The remarks have further escalated political tensions in Bihar over law and order and the circulation of sensitive content on digital platforms.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar
Key Bodies
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) - JD(U)
Constitutional & Legal Context
Regulation of social media content and cyber offenses falls under the purview of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Static GK Connection
Bihar shares its borders with Uttar Pradesh to the west, West Bengal to the east, Jharkhand to the south, and Nepal to the north.