{
  "id": 12826211,
  "title": "Bihar CM sparks controversy again over remark on molestation videos, says media ‘could find only five videos’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bihar-cm-sparks-controversy-again-over-remark-on-molestation-videos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T08:39:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/bihar-cm-sparks-controversy-again-over-remark-on-molestation-videos-says-media-could-find-only-five-videos/article71558775.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary recently sparked controversy with his remarks on a viral video of sexual assault and molestation of girls in the state. During a 'Youth Dialogue' program in Rohtas, Choudhary stated that only five such videos were found in the entire Bihar. He claimed that millions of women, including 1.81 crore working sisters, had stepped out of their homes and demanded immediate action against any perpetrator caught in such acts. Opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal criticized Choudhary's statement, arguing that not every crime is captured on video and that the state's machinery was shameless if it failed to act on unreported incidents. Choudhary had previously ignited controversy over his comments on making reels, suggesting that criminals could evade capture if they avoided recording their crimes. The recent wave of harassment and assault cases involving minors in Bihar, with over half a dozen videos going viral on social media from various districts, has further fueled opposition criticism over the state government's alleged failure to maintain law and order.",
  "summary": "‘If the CM has any shame, even one video should be enough!’ the Opposition RJD said on X",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}