Barely weeks after Bihar’s assembly polls delivered a body blow to RJD, internal discord erupts with Maneer MLA Bhai Virendra launching a blistering critique of ticket distribution. His bold accusations in a viral clip have ignited a firestorm, threatening party cohesion.
In the footage, Virendra defends ousted leader Vijay Mandal: ‘We served as MLAs side-by-side. I advocated fiercely for him. Cutting his ticket for external candidates from other areas was a grave error.’ His words underscore a pattern of prioritizing outsiders over committed insiders.
He escalates by targeting ‘socialist’ pretenders who span districts: ‘While they linger and control nominations, parties will keep repeating our downfall.’ The critique strikes at the heart of RJD’s selection process.
Media interactions post-video saw Virendra unyielding: ‘I speak facts, past and future. Party drainers need expulsion.’ This stance amplifies calls for accountability.
Ruling partners seize the moment. BJP’s Prabhakar Mishra states, ‘Virendra reveals the scam: Losses from dynasty and caste plays, not public rejection. Tickets to favorites bred sabotage. Trust evaporated—people know.’
JD(U)’s Pooja N Sharma mocks: ‘Infighting defines RJD when even victors like their Maneer MLA revolt over picks. Worker betrayal via horse-trading sealed their fate. Yadav feels the pinch now.’
This rebellion could catalyze change or hasten RJD’s decline. As voices rise, Bihar’s opposition stands at a crossroads, with unity hanging by a thread.