During a budget discussion in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticized the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for being active on social media but not proposing budget cut motions in the House. Choudhary emphasized that all final policy decisions in the state are made under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. He highlighted the state government’s efforts to enhance law and order by strengthening the Special Task Force (STF) and overall policing to improve crime control and public safety.
Choudhary informed the Assembly about ongoing construction of 618 residential buildings to house around 27,000 constables and 1,279 units for women constables to enhance police welfare. He mentioned the establishment of a central monitoring system to oversee STF and police station operations, with a focus on accountability and efficiency. The Deputy Chief Minister also discussed initiatives like online CCTV surveillance in police stations, regular public hearings by police officers, and a monitoring mechanism for government officials and police personnel to ensure transparency.
Regarding cyber security, Choudhary highlighted round-the-clock monitoring of cybercrime through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, emphasizing improved crime detection and law enforcement. He claimed Bihar is now free from Maoist activities and mentioned the establishment of forensic laboratories in every district to strengthen criminal investigations. Security forces’ recent recovery of ammunition and explosives from extremist elements was credited to the efforts of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Prime Minister.
Choudhary underscored the continuous strengthening of the Bihar Police force to address emerging security challenges and ensure effective policing. He mentioned the recruitment of Home Guard personnel and police officers, along with plans to recruit additional personnel in the future. The Deputy Chief Minister concluded by highlighting ongoing training for police and security personnel in various areas, emphasizing the importance of a robust law and order framework for Bihar’s economic and social development.
