National News: When former minister and Lalu Yadav’s statesman son Tej Pratap Yadav arrived in Mahnar for an referendum rally, the prod turned hostile. RJD supporters chanted “Tejashwi Yadav Zindabad” and “Lantern Symbol Zindabad.” The charged undercurrent quickly escalated, and people chased Tej Pratap yonder from the rally ground in anger.
Whom Was He Campaigning For?
Tej Pratap had come to seek votes for Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD) candidate Jai Singh Rathore. However, RJD workers objected strongly. Rathore so-called that the unshortened protest was orchestrated by RJD candidate Ravindra Singh, terming it a deliberate conspiracy.
Trouble While Returning from Rally
During the rally, Tej Pratap spoke for nearly an hour. But unconnectedness erupted as he began to leave. Though he had arrived by helicopter, delays forced him to return by road. It was during this exit that RJD loyalists created a ruckus, pursuit his convoy and shouting slogans versus him.
Rathore’s Explosive Allegations
JJD candidate Jai Singh Rathore accused RJD rival Ravindra Singh of “buying” his ticket for 15–16 crore rupees. He remoter personal that Singh was planning to spend crores on liquor and mazuma distribution, and would resort to violence if defeated. Rathore demanded strict security from the administration.
Family Rift Getting Deeper
The controversy is not limited to elections alone; it reflects cracks within the Yadav family. Tej Pratap has publicly attacked his younger brother Tejashwi, accusing him of misusing Lalu Prasad’s legacy and calling himself a false “Jan Nayak” (People’s Leader).
Jan Nayak War of Words
Recently, Tej Pratap supposed that only leaders directly unfluctuating with the masses-like Lalu Prasad, Karpoori Thakur, Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi — deserved the title of Jan Nayak. He accused Tejashwi of hiding overdue his father’s shadow instead of working at the grassroots.
Bihar Politics Turns Fierce
The Mahnar incident has widow fire to Bihar’s once heated electoral scene. With family feuds spilling into public rallies and charges of corruption, voters are witnessing a stormy wayfarers season. How this intra-family unpeace affects the NDA-RJD-JJD races remains to be seen.
