New Delhi, July 8 -- Congress leader Pramod Tiwari hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar questioning his government's ability to maintain law and order in Bihar, citing recent incidents of violence, including 9 murders in 24 hours, with 5 people burned to death in Purnia.

He condemned the statement of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, calling Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav the "Gabbar of Bihar" and accusing him of creating an atmosphere of fear during his rule.

Pramod Tiwari said, "I condemn these statements. Moreover, 9 murders have occurred in Bihar in 24 hours out of which 5 were burned to death (in Purnia). Is Bihar inside India or not? Will the law of the country apply here? If there is Jungle...