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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Lalu advises umbrellas for ‘downpour of lies' at PM event
1 2 Patna: On the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the 15-year rule of the RJD in Bihar for "jungle raj, mis-governance and dynastic politics", RJD chief Lalu Prasad launched a scathing and sarcastic counterattack, warning the public to carry umbrellas to protect themselves from a "downpour of lies, false promises and illusions" in the state. Sharing an AI-generated satirical video mocking PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Lalu quipped, "There is heavy rain of lies in Bihar today. Hailstorms of false and tempting promises are falling along with thunder. So, be careful." The background score added to the satire, "Jhooth ki bijli kadkegi, ghoshnayon ka toofan garjega, karodo ke package-wala ola barsega… aaj milkar karenge Bihar ki janata se kursi ke liye gujarish… aaj hogi Bihar mein jumlon ki barish." Leader of the opposition in state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav , issued 12 questions to the PM, demanding answers during his Siwan speech. "Why did your friend Trump halt Operation Sindoor before consulting you? Who is Trump to interfere in India's decisions?" he asked, referring to an alleged ceasefire under US pressure. Tejashwi also asked about Bihar's position on the poverty index, crime levels and the Prime Minister's repeated visits without addressing core issues. He said railway engines now being exported from Marhaura to Guinea were from a factory set up by Lalu as railway minister. "Will you tell the people of Saran that Lalu Prasad established J P University and three major railway factories here?" he asked. Later, at the RJD office, Tejashwi alleged that the BJP is running a campaign funded by the hard-earned money of Bihar people. "Modiji's speech neither fills anyone's stomach nor provides employment," he said.
New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bihar would not forget insult: PM Modi slams RJD over Ambedkar portrait insult
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a blistering attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad after a portrait of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was purportedly seen placed near someone's feet. Modi said the people of Bihar would never forget such an insult to the Dalit icon. 'RJD and Congress keep Baba Saheb at their feet, I keep him in my heart,' Modi remarked, lashing out at Lalu Prasad without directly naming him, during a public meeting held at Jasauli in Siwan district. 'The entire country has seen how RJD behaved with the portrait of Baba Saheb. Posters have been put up asking them to apologise for insulting him, but I know they never will, because they have no respect for Dalits and the extremely backward class. By insulting Ambedkar, they want to show they are bigger than him in stature,' he added. Modi continued his scathing criticism by drawing a contrast between his government and the opposition. 'I emphasise Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, but for RJD and Congress, it is only Parivar Ka Saath, Parivar Ka Vikas,' he said, while launching and laying foundation stones for various projects.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Insult' of Ambedkar's portrait: SC panel seeks action taken report from Bihar govt
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has shot off a notice seeking an action taken report from chief secretary of Bihar on allegations that former chief minister Lalu Prasad insulted a portrait of Dr B R Ambedkar during his birthday celebrations last week. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the notice also marked to the Director General of Police of Bihar, the NCSC has sought the report within 15 days. The allegations emanate from a video circulating online, purportedly showing the RJD chief's feet near the portrait of Ambedkar during the former's 78th birthday celebrations, according to media reports. The NCSC has strongly asserted in the notice that failure to respond within the stipulated time could lead to the Commission invoking its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution, which allows it to summon individuals or representatives to appear before it with relevant documents. New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has shot off a notice seeking an action taken report from chief secretary of Bihar on allegations that former chief minister Lalu Prasad insulted a portrait of Dr B R Ambedkar during his birthday celebrations last week. In the notice also marked to the Director General of Police of Bihar, the NCSC has sought the report within 15 days. The allegations emanate from a video circulating online, purportedly showing the RJD chief's feet near the portrait of Ambedkar during the former's 78th birthday celebrations, according to media reports. The NCSC has strongly asserted in the notice that failure to respond within the stipulated time could lead to the Commission invoking its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution, which allows it to summon individuals or representatives to appear before it with relevant documents.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Row over ‘disrespect to Ambedkar portrait' on Lalu Prasad birthday: SC panel asks Bihar officials for action taken report
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Thursday wrote to Bihar's Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) amid the controversy over RJD chief Lalu Prasad allegedly disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar's portrait. The letter dated June 19, signed by NCSC Joint Secretary H Kam Suanthang, said that it came to the commission's notice from reports that Lalu Prasad had insulted Dr Ambedkar's photo on June 11, during his 78th birthday celebrations. The Commission has directed the state's top officials 'to submit a report on action taken within 15 days', warning that failure to respond could result in 'summons under constitutional powers granted by Article 338'. The controversy erupted after a video from Lalu's birthday celebration went viral, showing a party supporter allegedly placing Dr Ambedkar's portrait near Lalu's feet. On June 13, the Bihar State Commission for Scheduled Castes had already issued a notice referenced to the video, asking Lalu to 'explain his side within 15 days'. The state commission said that 'failure to respond would be interpreted as intentional disrespect' and will lead to 'registration of a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act'. The ruling BJP and NDA allies criticised the incident, and accused Lalu of 'insulting the architect of the Constitution' and 'hurting Dalit sentiments'. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary had called it an 'unpardonable insult'. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, LJP (Ram Vilas) MP from Samastipur Sambhavi Choudhary, and other NDA leaders also said that the act was 'disrespecting'and 'insulting' to Dalits. BJP leaders have amplified the issue on social media and demanded a public apology from the RJD founder. Meanwhile, the RJD had dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, with party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari claiming the video is being 'misrepresented to polarise voters and malign Lalu's image before the polls'.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
RJD to strengthen enrolment from July
Ranchi: With an eye on expanding its cadre base and public outreach in Jharkhand, the RJD will hold district level meetings and party workers' meet across 24 districts later this year. The state council of the party, which met on Thursday, said 10 district level meetings will be held by October. The programmes will begin from Deoghar and Jamshedpur after a meeting of its national council on July 5. That apart, phase wise workers' meet will be held in all 24 districts. "Party workers should forget internal conflicts and work for strengthening the organisation at the panchayat levels. The messages of RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav should be taken to the masses," state RJD president Sanjay Kumar Singh Yadav said. Kailash Yadav, the state spokesperson of the party, said RJD will contest the urban local body elections in the state with all its might. "Party leaders will be assigned area-wise responsibilities to increase mass base and public contact programmes will be undertaken to ensure our members are elected as ward councillors," he said. The state council said efforts to strengthen the organisation will be undertaken after obtaining approval from the party's national president, scheduled to be elected on July 4. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo Party functionaries will also campaign in the upcoming Bihar assembly election. RJD state election officer Giridhari Gope handed over the certificate of election as party's state president to Yadav. Several leaders including MLAs Suresh Paswan and Naresh Singh and former minister Satyanand Bhokta congratulated Yadav on the occasion.
