The move comes after the Dahi Handi Coordination Committee, led by Minister Ashish Shelar met the Chief Minister to press for enhanced safety measures for Govindas.

The arrest triggered a sharp political reaction from Bhupesh Baghel, who accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies to target opposition leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to East Champaran, lauded Operation Sindoor’s success and contrasted his government’s development initiatives with the previous RJD era, accusing them of neglecting Bihar. He inaugurated projects worth over ₹7,200 crore and flagged off Amrit Bharat trains.