Patna (India News Reporter): The battleground of Bihar Assembly elections has once again thrust Nalanda district into the spotlight. Mere steps away from Union Home Minister and BJP’s master strategist Amit Shah’s grand election rally, a heart-wrenching incident has shaken the entire political landscape. A physically disabled man, identifying himself as a die-hard BJP supporter, doused himself with petrol in an attempt to self-immolate.
His grave accusation: local BJP MLA Dr. Sunil Kumar orchestrated a conspiracy to seize his ancestral land. Swift police intervention saved his life, but the episode has reignited burning issues of land mafia, cries for justice, and deep-seated discontent in Bihar’s electoral politics. Let’s peel back every layer of this sensational incident to understand whether it’s merely a personal dispute or a new tactic to navigate the electoral waters.
The Full Spectacle: Panic at the Rally Venue
The incident unfolded on the afternoon of October 25, 2025, as preparations for Amit Shah’s massive rally at Bihar Sharif’s Shram Kalyan Kendra ground were in full swing. Announcements blared from the stage, BJP workers chanted slogans, but outside on the road, the arrival of a family changed everything.
The family head, a middle-aged man disabled in one leg, stood holding a placard. In bold letters, it read: ‘I am a BJP supporter. MLA and Minister Dr. Sunil Kumar is a land mafia and my neighbor, who is grabbing my land. Amit Shah ji, tell me, why should I vote for a land mafia?’
His wife was sobbing uncontrollably, screaming, ‘I want justice! These people will kill my husband!’ Her wails drowned out the rally’s bustle. Amit Shah had not yet arrived, but security was tight. Suddenly, the disabled man pulled out a petrol bottle from his pocket and began pouring it over himself. Onlookers whipped out mobiles to record videos. The sharp smell of petrol spread, triggering chaos.
Before he could strike a match, deployed policemen lunged forward and subdued him. The man thrashed about; petrol had already caused burning sensations on his skin. Police bundled him into a vehicle and rushed him to Sadar Hospital.
The local station house officer stated, ‘A man sprinkled petrol near Hospital Chowk. We took immediate action and sent him to the hospital. No written complaint has been received yet. His condition is stable, but the mental trauma is profound.’
MLA’s Adjacent House and Alleged Land Grab Conspiracy
In media interactions, the disabled man’s wife laid bare the details. Their home in Asha Nagar is right next to MLA Dr. Sunil Kumar’s residence. The family owns ancestral land, but every attempt to build a boundary wall fails. Wiping tears, the woman said, ‘The MLA sends police to stop the work. Nalanda police always dances to his tune. We have voted for BJP all along, but now faith in the party is shattered.’
The family claims years of unwavering BJP support, but the local MLA’s alleged land mafia image has disillusioned them. They demanded direct intervention from Amit Shah. This incident exposes Bihar’s bitter reality of land disputes, where political clout enables grabs. Nalanda has seen such allegations before, flaring up like wildfire during elections.
MLA Calls It Opponents’ Planned Conspiracy
On the other side, BJP MLA Dr. Sunil Kumar outright rejected the charges. Speaking to media, he said, ‘This is a completely planned conspiracy by opponents. After becoming MLA, I haven’t purchased even an inch of land. My ancestral property is sufficient. They’re trying to tarnish my clean image out of fear of defeat. I am ready for any investigation!’
The MLA argues such dramas are staged as elections near. ‘If there’s any evidence, bring it forward.’ Local BJP leaders dubbed it an electoral stunt, but viral videos on social media have amplified troubles for the party.
Questions on Police Role: Why No FIR?
Police saved a life, but action remains sluggish. No First Information Report (FIR) has been registered yet. The SHO said, ‘We are awaiting a written complaint.’ Opposition parties call it biased policing. Nalanda police face prior accusations of favoring influentials in land disputes. Will this case enter investigation or vanish in electoral noise?
Potential Upset in Voting Patterns?
Amit Shah’s rally concluded smoothly, but incident videos have gone viral on X (Twitter), Facebook, and WhatsApp. Confusion reigns among BJP supporters: central leadership on one side, local MLA controversy on the other. Opposition is seizing the issue. Land reforms, corruption, and justice have always been decisive in Bihar polls.
If no probe ensues, it could impact BJP’s hold on this seat. This isn’t just one family’s agony but a tale of deep-rooted land mafia and power abuse in Bihar politics. As Bihar heads to polls, such incidents underscore how local grievances can ignite statewide electoral fires. India News Reporter continues to monitor developments.
