Fresh-faced BJP MLA Maithili Thakur has landed in hot water with a mythological metaphor that hit too close to home for RJD leaders. In the Bihar Assembly, she drew parallels between Lalu Prasad’s paternal bond with Tejashwi and Dhritarashtra’s doomed favoritism toward Duryodhan, alluding to RJD’s turbulent past before 2005.
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav weighed in critically, linking her rhetoric to the pitfalls of youthful triumph. ‘Limited knowledge from premature success prompts such talk,’ he observed. Advocating for erudite politicians, he lambasted the use of offensive language, reminding her that public office demands focus on constituency needs, not rival-bashing.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav amplified the criticism online, cautioning against overconfidence in political greenhorns. His post, featuring Maithili’s picture, slammed her for staying mum on a brutal Dalit girl’s rape and killing in Darbhanga—her political turf. The veiled attack resonated widely, framing her as out of touch.
This clash reveals the raw undercurrents of Bihar’s polarized politics, where family legacies and fresh faces collide. Maithili’s unapologetic style has won admirers but also enemies, testing BJP’s unity.
As reactions pour in, the incident spotlights the power of words in India’s charged electoral landscape. Khesari’s star power and Tejashwi’s savvy response have tilted the narrative against the rookie lawmaker, setting the stage for prolonged political theater.