BJP Manoj Tiwari on Sunday responded to Leader of Opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the law and order situation in the state, asserting that criminals are facing strict action under the current government. Speaking to reporters in Patna, the BJP MP said, "Criminals are in trouble under the BJP rule. This government will not let the criminals be free."

Tiwari's remarks came amid a political exchange between the ruling party and the opposition over the prevailing law and order situation in Bihar. Earlier on February 20, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav alleged that crime in the state has reached its "peak" and criminals are operating fearlessly due to "protection from the government.