Tej Pratap Yadav Criticized for Ordering Policeman to Dance at Holi Celebration
The RJD leader faced backlash after a viral video showed him threatening a police officer with suspension for not dancing during a party at his residence.
- A video from a Holi celebration at Tej Pratap Yadav's Patna residence shows the RJD leader instructing a police officer to dance or face suspension.
- The policeman complied under apparent pressure, with the incident sparking criticism from political opponents and widespread attention on social media.
- BJP and JD(U) leaders compared the incident to the 'Jungle Raj' era under Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing the RJD of disrespecting law enforcement.
- Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, sang a song during the event while emphasizing peaceful Holi celebrations and his party's confidence in Tejashwi Yadav as the next Chief Minister.
- The controversy comes ahead of Bihar's assembly elections later this year, with law and order expected to be a key campaign issue.