The political atmosphere in Bihar is tense following a series of murders, triggering a war of words between members of the ruling coalition and raising concerns about public safety. Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav has openly criticized the Nitish Kumar government and Bihar police in the wake of these incidents.

Yadav's remarks came after a BJP leader, Surendra Kewat, was shot dead in Patna. Kewat, 52, was attacked by two men on a motorcycle while working in his field. He later died from his injuries while receiving treatment. This murder occurred just a week after prominent businessman Gopal Khemka was also shot dead outside his home in Patna. These incidents have created an environment of fear among the people of Bihar, according to Yadav. He emphasized the administration's responsibility to prevent such crimes.

The opposition, and even some allies of the government, have seized on these incidents to criticize Nitish Kumar's administration ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. A day before Yadav's statement, Chirag Paswan, leader of the LJP (Ram Vilas) and an ally of the BJP, also targeted the Nitish Kumar government, questioning how many more murders the people of Bihar would have to face.

Adding to the political turmoil, opposition parties in Bihar, including the INDIA alliance, recently organized a "Bihar Bandh" to protest the Election Commission's decision to revise electoral rolls. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav led a protest march in Patna, alleging that the voter roll revision would disenfranchise marginalized voters ahead of the elections. They claim that the Election Commission is working in favor of the BJP. The BJP has retaliated, accusing the opposition of trying to protect infiltrators. The Supreme Court has allowed the Election Commission to proceed with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.

These events are unfolding against a backdrop of existing political tensions in Bihar. In early July 2025, opposition parties supported a nationwide strike against the implementation of labor codes, using the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as a focal point. There were fears that the revision could lead to eligible voters being removed from the electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi was present in Patna on July 9th for a "Chakka Jam" (road blockade) to protest the labor code and the Special Intensive Revision.

The recent surge in violent crime, coupled with the political maneuvering surrounding the electoral roll revision, has created a volatile and uncertain environment in Bihar. The accusations and counter-accusations between political parties highlight the deep divisions and the high stakes as the state approaches its next Assembly elections. The coming weeks are likely to see further political activity as parties attempt to shape public opinion and address concerns about law and order.