RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's remark has drawn sharp criticism from retired senior police officials, who accused him of insulting the police force and disrespecting the dignity of the uniform.
In a post on X, Giriraj said, "This arrogance, this intimidation, this intoxication of nepotism... Ye to vardi ko bhi apni jaagir samajhte hai (they (RJD) even consider the uniform as their property. These are the successors of Jungle Raj, the law is helpless at their doorstep. Lalu's Jun
Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday targeted RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav over his "Dance or I will suspend you" instructions to a police personnel during the Holi celebration at his residence in Patna.
Speaking to ANI, Tejashwi also criticized the Bihar government, saying it has failed to control rising crime. He accused CM Nitish Kumar of being "unconscious" and alleged that those in power are protecting criminals, leading to a breakdown in law and order.
Speaking to the media amid Holi celebrations, Tej Pratap said, "Celebrate Holi in a peaceful manner. It has been decided that Tejashwi ji is going to be the CM this time."
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday questioned the need for precautionary measures during Holi and Jumma, saying that similar situations in 2022 didn't cause any issues.
Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for the collapse of law and order in the state, citing rising crimes, jail torture, and criminal activity across districts. He accuses Nitish of protecting criminals and failing to deliver justice.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav following his remarks on BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur's statement, saying that they have shown Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb for decades, adding that RJD people are trying to spread "religious imbalance."
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday said that RJD leaders Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav and others accused in the Land for Jobs scam case got bail under the law, adding that there is the rule of law and the government is not involved in the matter.
"Everyone should celebrate Holi together...People from all religions should celebrate the festival properly, and everyone should also take care of the society..." Jaiswal told ANI.
"Tejashwi Yadav is in arrogance because, for them, this is not democracy but monarchy. He didn't come into politics by struggling. He is the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, and this is reputation. Even Ravan's arrogance was broken, who is Tejashwi and Lalu Yadav..." Singh told reporters.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Yadav said, "A BJP MLA said that Muslim brothers should not come out during Holi. Who is he to give a statement like this, where is the state's Chief Minister? In which state is he? When women raise issues on their rights and safety, then the CM does not hold