Rahul Gandhi Condemns Killing of Mukesh Sahani’s Father, Calls for Justice

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, condemned the killing of Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani. He urged the Bihar government to punish the murderers and provide justice to the Sahni family.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “The news of the brutal murder of Jitan Sahni ji, founder of Vikasheel Insaan Party, former minister of Bihar and father of our colleague from INDIA, Shri Mukesh Sahni ji, is extremely painful. I express my condolences to Mukesh ji and his entire family and strongly condemn this heinous crime.”

He added, “It is expected from the Bihar government that it should take immediate action and give severe punishment to the murderers, and provide justice to the Sahni family.”

Mukesh Sahani’s father was allegedly killed at his residence in Darbhanga on Monday night. The local police confirmed the incident.

The killing has intensified political discourse in the state. RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar government, alleging a breakdown in law and order. “No day goes by without a murder…The Chief Minister is in an unconscious state of mind,” Yadav remarked.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary assured action, stating, “Action will be taken and the accused will be put behind bars. The government stands with Mukesh Sahani’s family.”

Union ministers Ramnath Thakur and Giriraj Singh also pledged government action, emphasizing that the investigation was ongoing and promising justice for the victim’s family. “The accused will not be spared. The State government is taking the matter seriously,” BJP MP Giriraj Singh affirmed.

Jitan Sahani, a former Bihar government minister, was a prominent figure within the VIP Party led by his son, Mukesh Sahani. The tragedy comes amidst a backdrop of political realignments ahead of the state’s upcoming challenges.