As if BJP’s words “return of jungle raj in Bihar state” is echoing in ears, Nitish Kumar held an urgent meeting with the state Police IGs, DIGs, SPs and DMs via video conference on the very next day of his swearing in ceremony.

He instructed them to strictly maintain law and order situation in the state without any compromise. He asked them rule of law should be strictly maintained. He ordered them to deal with firm hand whoever breaking the law and treat such persons as criminals “irrespective of his standing and position”. He made it clear that crime has to be curbed in all circumstances.

This is underlining his fears about Lalu Prasad Yadav and his party leaders’ law-breaking-attitude. Lalu Prasad Yadav virtually transforms the state into a ‘jungle raj’ with his very peculiar style of governance during his 15 years ruling. Now, his party is an equal partner in Nitish Kumar’s government and his two sons are holding key portfolios.

Naturally, it may be a worrying factor for Nitish Kumar, who wants a clean and disciplined government. Hence, he may be trying to hint Lalu and his leaders not to cross their limits and let him run the government in his own style and with his own mark on it. However, Lalu Prasad Yadav may not stop himself for a long time from taking law into his hands. If so, it would be the beginning of troubles for Nitish Kumar government, but he has carry on with Lalu and Co., for next five years.