{
  "id": 10391677,
  "title": "Ashamed of being part of government, says Chirag Paswan over rising molestation cases in Bihar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ashamed-of-being-part-of-government-says-chirag-paswan-over-rising",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:25:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/ashamed-of-being-part-of-government-says-chirag-paswan-over-rising-molestation-cases-in-bihar/article71518752.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan, part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, has expressed shame over the rising crime against women in the state. Mr. Paswan referred to recent molestation cases involving minor girls in Jamui, Samastipur, Banka, and other districts, stating that these incidents bring shame to Bihar. He questioned why such incidents are happening in Bihar and blamed the government for not setting a precedent that criminals should feel fearful before committing crimes against girls. Mr. Paswan criticized the local police for not performing their duties and demanded strict action against officers failing to do so. He emphasized that the government needs to establish the rule of law and instill fear of the law. Mr. Paswan, as part of the government, acknowledged feeling ashamed of his role in a government under which such incidents are taking place, expressing outrage at the lack of safety for women in Bihar.",
  "summary": "Daring the central and state leadership, Mr. Paswan said you can send me a notice, you can remove me from the government; it makes no difference to me but I will raise this question.",
  "key_points": [
    "Recent incidents in Jamui, Samastipur, Banka and other districts bring shame to Bihar.",
    "Paswan blames government for not setting precedent of fear in criminals against girls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}