Bihar First? Then Why Are Tribals Burning and Killers Roaming?
In 2025, Bihar is making national headlines—but not for progress or development.
Instead, horrifying events like a cold-blooded ICU murder in Patna and the brutal lynching of a tribal family in Purnia are shaking public faith and raising deep concerns about law and order in the state. These incidents are not isolated. They are signs of a system struggling to maintain control.
Amidst all this, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, the face behind the ambitious ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ mission, is raising his voice against the state government, questioning their ability to protect citizens.
1. Chandan Mishra Murdered in ICU: No Place is Safe
On July 17, 2025, a shocking crime took place in Patna’s Paras Hospital. Chandan Mishra, a known criminal under medical parole, was shot dead by five armed men inside the hospital’s ICU.
CCTV footage showed the killers walking in calmly, firing multiple shots, and escaping without resistance.
The incident exposed deep cracks in police intelligence and hospital security. Chirag Paswan strongly criticized the government, saying:
He also revealed receiving death threats himself, pointing to the reach of Bihar’s criminal networks.
2. Purnia Lynching: A Tribal Family Burnt Alive
Just days earlier, five members of a tribal family were lynched in Tetgama village, Purnia. Accused of practicing witchcraft, they were hacked and burnt alive.
The victims included two elderly women, a young couple, and a 25-year-old man. Only one teenage boy survived to tell the tale.
The National Human Rights Commission has taken note, and rights activists have slammed the incident as a complete failure of state protection mechanisms.
3. 'Bihar First, Bihari First' – Falling Short?
Chirag Paswan’s campaign, _‘Bihar First, Bihari First’_, promised:
But the recent violent events tell another story.
Paswan blames the Nitish Kumar-led government, claiming the administration is either broken—or complicit. He has even reported death threats to BJP leadership, hinting at tensions within the NDA alliance.
4. The Bigger Picture: How These Incidents Are Connected
At first glance, a hospital killing and a village lynching may seem unrelated. But both highlight systemic collapse.
Comparison Table
| Issue | ICU Murder | Tribal Lynching |
|---|---|---|
| Public Fear | Hospital turned into a crime scene | Village became a site of mob justice |
| Police Failure | No proactive action | Slow response, no protection |
| Targeted Attack | Known criminal | Innocent tribal family |
| Systemic Collapse | Medical parole misused | Superstition led to mass murder |
These are not isolated failures; they reflect a deeper governance breakdown.
5. What Needs to Be Done?
To prevent more tragedies like these, Bihar urgently needs:
✅ Stronger Law Enforcement
Improve hospital security, strengthen rural policing, and deploy quick-response teams.
✅ Protection for Tribals and Minorities
Fast-track justice, enforce anti-lynching laws, and launch public awareness drives.
✅ Political Unity & Accountability
Rather than blame games, leaders need coordinated reform. _Promises aren’t enough—policies must be delivered._
✅ Social Awareness Campaigns
Educate rural populations about the dangers of superstition. NGOs and local influencers must be involved.
Conclusion
2025 should have been a year of development for Bihar.
Instead, it’s becoming a year of:
- Bloodshed in hospitals
People wanted peace, jobs, education, and better healthcare. Instead, they’re getting fear, hate, and lawlessness.
If _‘Bihar First, Bihari First’_ is to mean anything, it must begin with justice for the silenced.
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