Bihar’s political waters are churning after the 2025 polls crushed Mahagathbandhan hopes. With Congress and RJD eyeing an exit from their partnership, tensions boil over. Leading the charge is Tej Pratap Yadav, who spared no words in lambasting Rahul Gandhi during a Patna press interaction.
‘Ditch RJD earlier – that’s what Congress should have done before dragging us into defeat,’ Tej Pratap advised wryly. His choicest taunt for Rahul? ‘Phatphatiya maestro who can master scooter stunts and cook up chicken rice. Perfect skill set!’
He went further, echoing criticisms of Rahul’s character. ‘Cowardly to the core,’ Tej Pratap declared, citing the unvisited Ram Temple vow. ‘Promised Ayodhya darshan but chickened out. What’s scooter joyrides going to fix besides the environment?’
Supporting Shakeel Ahmad’s portrayal of Rahul as fearful and unsure, Tej Pratap nodded in agreement without hesitation.
As finger-pointing intensifies within the defeated bloc, Tej Pratap opined that the split’s consequences are for the leaders to ponder.
On a somber note, regarding Patna’s NEET tragedy, he advocated harsh measures. ‘Catch the guilty fast, punish them rigorously, and deliver justice to the bereaved,’ he demanded.
This episode spotlights fracturing ties in Bihar’s opposition, with Tej Pratap emerging as a vocal critic whose words may accelerate the alliance’s dissolution.