A constable assigned as a security guard to RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was sent to the police lines on Sunday for dancing in uniform during Holi celebrations at the former Bihar minister's residence.
RJD's Tej Pratap Yadav had commanded the constable to perform a 'thumka' or face suspension during Holi celebrations at his residence.
A constable assigned as a security guard to RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was sent to the police lines on Sunday for dancing in uniform during Holi celebrations at the former Bihar minister's residence.
According to a statement issued by the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) on Sunday, "Constable, Deepak Kumar, posted as security guard of MLA, Tej Pratap, is sent to police lines for dancing in uniform with immediate effect. Kumar will be replaced by another constable in the security of the MLA."
The RJD leader found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy on Saturday when the constable (posted as his security guard) was commanded by the former Bihar minister to perform a 'thumka' or face suspension.
“Ae sipahi, ae Deepak, abhi ek gana bajaenge jis par tumko thumka lagana padega. Nahin lagaoge to tumko suspend kar denge. Bura na maano Holi hai (Hey policeman Deepak.....we are going to play a song on which you shall perform a pelvic thrust. If you do not, you will suspended. Don't mind. It's Holi)," Mr Yadav can be heard as saying before a musical band bursts into a devotional song that is often played during the festival of colours in Bihar.
The policeman did not seem much offended as although he did not break into a 'thumka', he nonetheless obliged Mr Yadav by hopping a few times with his right arm raised high in the air.
Yadav also drove a scooter on the streets adjoining his house, screaming "Happy Holi Paltu Chacha", a taunt obviously aimed at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has aligned with and dumped the RJD twice.