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Patna: The arrest of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Satyendra Shah from Sasaram assembly constituency has created a big political storm in Bihar.
Shah was arrested on Monday evening shortly after filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, sparking outrage among party workers and supporters.
According to police officials, Shah was wanted in an old robbery case registered at Garhwa police station in Jharkhand.
Acting on the matter, a team of Jharkhand Police assisted by Rohtas District Police took him into custody as he came out of the Sasaram subdivision office after submitting his nomination.
Sources said that soon after his arrest, Shah was handed over to Jharkhand Police and taken to Garhwa for further legal proceedings without being taken to the local police station in the district.
The arrest amid the election process has created a stir in the RJD camp.
Supporters alleged that the timing of the arrest was politically motivated, claiming that the case against Shah was years old and should not have been invoked during the nomination period.
A Shah supporter said, “This is clearly an attempt to weaken the RJD’s position in Sasaram. The timing raises serious questions.” He said the party would challenge the arrest in court.
The sudden detention of a candidate during the crucial nomination phase has irked the RJD.
Shah’s absence could disrupt the party’s campaign strategy in the region and affect coordination within the Grand Alliance.
Party insiders said legal and political consultations are underway to ensure that his candidature remains valid.
The incident has also created an interstate dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand law enforcement agencies, as questions are emerging over the urgency of the arrest during the election period.
RJD is contesting elections on 143 seats in Bihar and its list was released on Monday.
–IANS