Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, Nitish Kumar as Bihar Reels from Gopal Khemka’s Murder
The brutal murder of prominent industrialist Gopal Khemka in Patna on July 4, 2025, has ignited a fierce political storm, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of turning Bihar into India’s “crime capital.”
The cold-blooded murder of Gopal Khemka, a prominent textile industrialist, in Patna’s busy Maurya Lok area sent ripples of fear across Bihar. The 60-year-old was gunned down by unknown assailants in the evening, an audacious act that has exposed cracks in the state’s law and order framework. The incident, occurring in a bustling commercial hub, has sparked widespread outrage, with citizens and business leaders demanding swift justice.
Rahul Gandhi’s Blistering Critique
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a public meeting in Patna launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA government and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing them of turning Bihar into the “crime capital of India.” Gandhi highlighted the surge in violent crimes, including murders and kidnappings, and labeled the Khemka killing as a symptom of the government’s failure to protect its citizens.
Rahul Gandhi targets BJP
To address the growing public unrest, the Bihar government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on July 4, 2025, tasked with investigating Khemka’s murder. The Patna Police are actively pursuing leads, examining CCTV footage from nearby shops and questioning local vendors for clues. Initial theories point to a possible business rivalry or contract killing, but no arrests have been made yet. The SIT is under pressure to deliver results quickly to restore confidence.
पटना में व्यवसायी गोपाल खेमका की सरेआम गोली मारकर हत्या ने एक बार फिर साबित कर दिया है - भाजपा और नीतीश कुमार ने मिलकर बिहार को “भारत की क्राइम कैपिटल” बना दिया है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 6, 2025
आज बिहार लूट, गोली और हत्या के साए में जी रहा है। अपराध यहां ‘नया नॉर्मल’ बन चुका है - और सरकार पूरी तरह नाकाम।…
Political and Social Repercussions
The business community, rattled by the killing, has called for enhanced security measures to protect entrepreneurs. As protests erupt in Patna, the government faces mounting scrutiny to curb crime. The Khemka case has become a rallying point, with the SIT’s findings likely to shape both public sentiment and Bihar’s political future.
