One independent MLA began his career as a caste gangster. By the time, he got himself elected as an MLA in 1980 there were half a dozen cases of murder and abduction against him. Another MLA was credited with over 70 criminal acts by the time he was elected as, an independent MLA in 1980. “The Times of India adds.
There were many other persons with a “colorful” past who achieved their ambition of getting elected as MLAs. Some of them were elected on party tickets, others, as independents.
Leading journals “Illustrated Weekly of India” and “Probe” also carried similar reports and write up on these conditions in the state.
According to the reports, private caste armies represent a total failure of the law to deal with what are purely criminal elements in society. Under the garb of support to their caste men, private armies provide the muscle power to ensure the political supremacy of different castes in different areas; In fact, caste is a factor which permeates all aspects of sociopolitical life in Bihar. No party has risen above it and each caste has relied on developing its muscle power to secure political domination.
Article extracted from this publication >> August 8, 1986
