Tariq Anwar labels Bihar gang rape a failure of state governance

Anwar leveled sharp accusations against the government, claiming officials prioritize power games over the safety of women. According to the Congress leader, the recent violence serves as an indictment of the current leadership's inability to maintain basic security. The critique arrived alongside a broader condemnation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent political interventions.

Anwar targeted Shah’s rhetoric regarding the Shiv Sena, characterizing the BJP's strategy as an attempt to destabilize opposition ranks for electoral gain. This follows remarks made by Shah in Kolhapur, where he declared that the Eknath Shinde-led group is now the only legitimate Shiv Sena. Anwar contends that such interference by the Home Minister undermines democratic norms and sets a dangerous precedent for national politics.