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Gang war reaches Patna hospital: Can Nitish Kumar get his state in order?

Gang war reaches Patna hospital: Can Nitish Kumar get his state in order?

India Today17-07-2025
In this episode of To The Point, the focus is on a shocking gang war inside a Patna hospital, where a murder convict out on parole was shot dead by five men. The incident has intensified the political conflict in Bihar, with the opposition labelling the situation as the return of 'jungle raj'. Amidst criticism over deteriorating law and order, the Chief Minister announced free electricity of up to 125 units for all households from the first of August. The programme debates if this is a populist measure to counter anti-incumbency. A key point of contention is a statement attributed to the state's DGP, who allegedly called a seasonal spike in crime 'normal', a claim highlighted by the opposition.
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