Union Minister Chirag Paswan There is news of receiving a death threat through an anonymous letter. His office has demanded the Home Ministry to immediately investigate the matter and review the Z category security. This matter has come to light amid Chirag's dispute with NDA ally Jitan Ram Manjhi over reservation in Bihar. Chirag has reportedly received death threats. An anonymous letter sent to his office claimed that he would soon be killed by 'hardcore terrorists'. Considering the matter as serious, Paswan's office has demanded an immediate investigation from the Home Ministry and review of his security arrangements.
Chirag Paswan is currently under Z category security. Apart from this, in the letter sent by the Private Secretary to the Home Secretary, this entire matter has been described as a serious concern related to the personal security of the Minister.
Threat received in anonymous letter
- It is said that on Tuesday, Chirag Paswan's ministry received an unsigned letter. Two mobile numbers were also written in it and there was a direct threat to the life of the minister.
- Referring to the threatening message in the letter, it was said that Chirag Paswan would soon be killed by 'hardcore terrorists'. Considering the seriousness of this message, Paswan's office has drawn the attention of the Home Ministry towards this matter.
- In the letter sent to the Home Secretary, it was said that due to the nature of the threat and the reference to terrorists in it, serious apprehensions arise regarding the security of the minister. The original threatening communication has also been sent along with the letter for investigation.
Demand for investigation and security review of threat
Chirag Paswan's office has requested the Home Ministry to conduct a detailed investigation into the source of this threat, its authenticity and the circumstances behind it. Along with this, a demand has also been made to re-review the security arrangements of the minister and increase it if necessary. It has also been said in the letter that in view of Chirag Paswan's frequent public programs, extra caution regarding security is necessary.
This letter was not limited to the Home Ministry only. This information has also been given to CRPF and Bihar government. At present the biggest question is who sent the threat, what is the connection with the mobile numbers given in it and how serious is the threat actually. The answers to these questions will emerge only after investigation.
Threat amid conflict with NDA ally on reservation issue
- The news of threat to Chirag Paswan has come at a time when differences have emerged with his NDA ally Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) on the issue of review of SC reservation and sub-categories in quota in Bihar.
- On August 30, Chirag Paswan had demanded the resignation of HAM(S) founder and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and his son and Bihar government minister Santosh Kumar Suman.
- While opposing the demand for review of SC reservation, Chirag had said that reservation is not a donation, but it is a right given by the Constitution. Its foundation is on historical untouchability and social discrimination, and not just on economic status…
- In response to this, Jitan Ram Manjhi hit back at Chirag Paswan. He said that the resignation should not be given to him but to Chirag Paswan because he is not able to understand Santosh Kumar Suman and the issue being raised by him in the larger interest of Dalits.
However, whether there is any direct connection between the threat and the reservation dispute has not been confirmed yet. At present, the main focus of the investigation will be on the source of the threatening letter and its credibility.