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'A dancing cop': RJD MLA Tej Pratap Yadav's 'controversial' Holi celebration in images

Last updated on - Mar 16, 2025, 14:05 IST
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Tej Pratap’s Holi celebration

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav hosted Holi celebrations with party workers at his official Patna residence on Saturday.

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Viral video sparks controversy

A viral video shows Hasanpur MLA seated on a sofa on a makeshift stage, holding a microphone during Holi celebrations.

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'Dance or be suspended' row

An RJD leader stirred controversy by ordering his security guard, a constable, to perform a ‘thumka’ (pelvic thrust) or face suspension.

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Constable sent to police lines

The constable was relieved of duty and sent to the police lines on Sunday after dancing in uniform at the former Bihar minister’s residence.

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Official statement issued

The SSP’s office confirmed constable Deepak Kumar’s immediate reassignment and announced a replacement for the MLA’s security.

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RJD leader hits back

Facing backlash, the RJD leader accused BJP, RSS, and media of politicizing Holi and creating divisions.

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Alleges media bias

Yadav claimed on X that the festival was being misrepresented and accused media of acting as political mouthpieces, asserting that the public would respond.

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