Sunday’s streets of Patna witnessed raw political passion as Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) faithfuls burned Tejashwi Yadav’s effigy in retaliation to an RJD member’s ‘bechara’ label on their iconic founder, Ram Vilas Paswan, during the state assembly’s budget session.
The provocative comment from MLA Kumar Sarvajeet at Kargil Chowk protest drew scathing rebukes from LJP brass. ‘This is no slip of the tongue; it’s a calculated dishonor to a man who empowered millions,’ thundered Arun Bharti, the MP overseeing state operations.
Bharti accused RJD of systemic bias against marginalized groups, insisting on Tejashwi’s public atonement in the house to quell the unrest. State head Raju Tiwari reinforced this, attributing RJD’s woes to inflammatory leaders who undermine Paswan’s cross-cutting contributions.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s Saturday critique had set the tone, rallying the base against perceived slights. The effigy-burning spectacle, alive with chants and banners, captured the depth of loyalty Paswan still commands posthumously.
In Bihar’s charged political arena, such episodes serve as litmus tests for party resilience. This uproar not only galvanizes LJP supporters but also spotlights RJD’s vulnerabilities. As protests gain momentum, the demand for accountability looms large, promising ripple effects through the legislative term.