Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav was seen ordering a policeman to perform 'thumka' during Holi celebrations with a warning that if he didn't he may face suspension at his official residence in Bihar's Patna.
Yadav is the elder son of former chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi and the family's Holi celebrations have been similar as his father used to organise 'kapda faad Holi' where Yadav tore off clothes of supporters who poured in to greet him.
What Happened In Bihar?
Following father's footsteps, the Hasanpur MLA was seen seating regally on a sofa, placed on a make-shift stage, holding a mike and commanding a police officer to dance in a specific way.
Yadav could be heard as saying "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") as a musical band bursted 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 Yadav by hopping a few times with his right arm raised high in the air.
Lalu Yadav held 'kapda faad Holi' where he used to tear off clothes of supporters who poured in to greet him, and 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.
Yadav was also seen riding a bike outside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar라이브 바카라 residence. As he arrived outside his house, Yadav loudly exclaimed, "Where is Paltu Chacha?".
BJP Responds
The impropriety that involved a man in uniform drew criticism from the BJP.
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala came out with a strongly worded statement alleging "like father, like son. First, the father - as the then CM used to make law dance to his tunes and turn Bihar into a jungle raj. Now, the son, despite being out of power, attempts to make laws and protectors of law dance to his tunes through threats and pressure".
Poonawala added "he (Yadav) threatens police personnel with suspension if he doesn't dance. This shows that RJD believes in jungle raj...If they come to power even by mistake, they would violate the law and make protectors of law dance...This is a trailer. So, it is important to keep them away from power...".
