The Bihar government, on January 22, 2026, implemented significant changes in the security arrangements for several prominent political leaders across the state. These revisions included a reduction in the security cover for Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, from Z category to Y+ category. Simultaneously, several other leaders either received upgraded protection or had their security entirely withdrawn.
Tejashwi Yadav’s Security Downgraded
In a notable decision, the security provided to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, was scaled down. His Z category security, which offers a higher level of protection, was reduced to Y+ category. This change reflects the government’s periodic reassessment of security threats faced by political figures.
BJP and Central Leaders Receive Z Category Security
Contrary to the reduction for some, several key leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the central government were granted Z category security, indicating an perceived increase in their threat assessment. The leaders who received Z category protection are:
| Leader Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Nitin Nabin | BJP National President |
| Lalan Singh | Union Minister |
| Sanjay Saraogi | BJP MLA |
| Mangal Pandey | Health Minister |
Security Withdrawn for Other Prominent Figures
The security review also led to the complete withdrawal of security for three other notable political personalities in Bihar. These leaders will no longer have state-provided security cover. The individuals affected by this decision include:
- Madan Mohan Jha (Former President, Bihar Congress)
- Uday Narayan Chaudhary (RJD Leader and Former Assembly Speaker)
- Rajesh Ram (Bihar Congress State President)
Basis for Security Adjustments
These comprehensive changes in the security arrangements for politicians in Bihar were reportedly made following a thorough security assessment. The government stated that the decisions were based on detailed intelligence reports, which evaluate the threat perceptions for each individual. The modifications came into effect on January 22, 2026.
