NEW DELHI: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday criticized RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav for his controversial comment to a police officer, calling him a “successor of Jungle Raj” where even the law is powerless.
During a Holi celebration in Patna, Tej Pratap Yadav was heard telling a policeman, “Nahi thumka lagaoge to suspend kar diye jaoge” (If you don’t dance, you’ll be suspended). The remark sparked backlash from opposition leaders.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Tej Pratap of making “the law dance to his tunes,” likening his actions to the era of his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav. JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan Prasad also condemned the statement, saying such behavior has no place in a changing Bihar.
Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha echoed the criticism, claiming RJD’s ideology remains unchanged, while JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said Bihar’s voters now prioritize development over old political practices.
