A major controversy has erupted following remarks made by former MLA Rajballabh Yadav, a prominent figure in Nawada, during a public address. Yadav launched a personal attack on Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, making offensive comments about his wife. The RJD has responded with protests against Yadav’s statements. This public address marked Yadav’s return to the political stage after his release from jail.
In his speech, Rajballabh Yadav made contentious remarks about Tejashwi Yadav’s marriage. He claimed that while Tejashwi Yadav uses caste as a political tool, he married outside the community. He suggested that a marriage within the Yadav community would have been more beneficial. Furthermore, he questioned the choice of a wife from Haryana-Punjab, using a derogatory analogy.
The RJD workers displayed strong resentment after the remarks were made. In Nawada, RJD activists held significant protests, including the burning of effigies of Rajballabh Yadav. Renu Singh, the district president of the RJD, strongly condemned the comments, stating that insults towards women would not be tolerated.
Rajballabh Yadav has reportedly been experiencing strained relations with the party for a while. His wife, Vibha Devi, won the MLA seat from Nawada in 2020, representing the RJD.
Recent reports indicate that Vibha Devi appeared on a BJP platform during a rally led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gaya. This has intensified speculation about her potential shift towards the ruling party.
The controversy has further increased political activity in Nawada. Recently, Kaushal Yadav, a former JDU MLA, joined the RJD.
Rajballabh Yadav is known for his significant influence within the Yadav community. Political analysts have observed that the actions of Rajballabh Yadav and his wife are leading to shifts in Nawada’s political environment. Yadav’s recent statements confirm a breakdown in his relationship with the RJD.