Responding sharply to the development, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav stated that he is traveling to Nalanda over what he described as a critical issue concerning the victim. He remarked that the incident has already occurred and accused the government of failing in its responsibilities, alleging that it shows no concern for what is happening on the ground.
Expressing outrage over the nature of the crime, Yadav described the act of molestation, including alleged tampering with the woman’s private parts and the act of a crowd recording videos, as deeply disturbing. He further stated that societal thinking has deteriorated, citing what he described as an increasing prevalence of substance abuse and the consumption of obscene videos among 80–85 percent of people. He added that the failure to treat daughters with dignity and the tendency to derive enjoyment instead of protesting such acts is deeply distressing.
Yadav also targeted political leadership, stating that it is extremely unfortunate that neither ruling party nor opposition legislators visited the victim following the incident. He further alleged that Droupadi Murmu had visited the area but did not speak a word for daughters. He emphasized that such heinous acts against women are occurring repeatedly in Bihar and questioned what could be more serious than such incidents. He added that daughters are unsafe in colleges, hostels, and villages, asserting that the Nalanda incident has brought shame and demanding strict government action.
Police confirmed that eight accused have been arrested so far, while raids are ongoing to apprehend others involved in the case. Authorities also issued an appeal urging the public not to share any objectionable or sensitive material related to the incident. They warned that those found circulating such content will face strict legal action under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act.
Separately, Yadav commented on the stampede at a temple in Nalanda, stating that such incidents are not isolated and recalling a similar occurrence in Jehanabad. He noted that stampedes are being reported across the country and alleged that unethical practices by temple authorities, including exploitative behavior toward devotees, often lead to such chaos due to the rush for quick दर्शन.
The Nalanda incident has not only exposed severe lapses in public safety but has also reignited pressing concerns over societal attitudes, governance, and accountability, making it a defining moment in the ongoing discourse on women’s security in Bihar.
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