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RJD Blames Govt in Maner Encounter, Claims Muslims and Yadavs Targeted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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Political tensions have risen in Bihar following the death of three accused, including JP Yadav, in a police encounter in Maner. RJD leader Veerendra Pratap Yadav has accused the government of targeting Muslims and Yadavs.
Political discourse in Bihar has intensified following a police encounter in Maner, Patna, where three accused individuals were killed. Among the deceased was JP Yadav. The incident has triggered a strong reaction from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which has launched a series of serious accusations against the state government.
Veerendra Pratap Yadav, a senior leader of the RJD, has criticized the authorities, alleging that the encounter was not a standard law enforcement action but a targeted operation against specific communities. He claimed that Muslims and Yadavs are being deliberately targeted by the administration.
The RJD has consistently maintained that the government is using such encounters to suppress political dissent and specific social groups. The party's leadership has demanded a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths in Maner.
As the political heat rises, the opposition is likely to use this incident to challenge the ruling party's narrative on law and order in the state. The situation remains tense, with both sides exchanging sharp remarks over the legitimacy of the police action.
Veerendra Pratap Yadav, a senior leader of the RJD, has criticized the authorities, alleging that the encounter was not a standard law enforcement action but a targeted operation against specific communities. He claimed that Muslims and Yadavs are being deliberately targeted by the administration.
The RJD has consistently maintained that the government is using such encounters to suppress political dissent and specific social groups. The party's leadership has demanded a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths in Maner.
As the political heat rises, the opposition is likely to use this incident to challenge the ruling party's narrative on law and order in the state. The situation remains tense, with both sides exchanging sharp remarks over the legitimacy of the police action.