Sat Mar 15 11:57:07 UTC 2025: ## RJD Leader Tej Pratap Yadav Faces Backlash for Forcing Policeman to Dance at Holi Celebration

**Patna, Bihar –** A video showing Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav instructing a policeman to dance at his Holi celebration has sparked widespread controversy and drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties. The incident, which occurred at Yadav’s Patna residence on Saturday, shows Yadav, seated on a stage, telling the officer, “If you don’t dance today, you will be suspended.”

The video, which quickly went viral on social media, depicts Yadav’s seemingly forceful demand for the uniformed officer to participate in the festivities. This has led to accusations of abuse of power and intimidation.

The BJP and JD(U) have strongly condemned Yadav’s actions, drawing parallels to the alleged “Jungle Raj” era under his father, former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated that this incident is a “trailer” of what to expect if the RJD returns to power, highlighting the alleged disregard for the law. JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the change in Bihar’s political landscape and asserting that such behavior is unacceptable.

The incident comes ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for later this year. While the Election Commission of India is yet to announce the official dates, the controversy is expected to play a role in the political discourse leading up to the polls. The opposition parties are using the incident to highlight the RJD’s alleged authoritarian tendencies and to rally support against the party.

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