Politicians court(ing) controversy

HAJIPUR: Jailed Madhepura MP Pappu Yadav on Friday held a "darbar" of his own on the civil court premises. Given his propensity to invite controversies time and again, this may just be another routine affair for the MP.
Similar is the case with Manhar MLA and LJP leader Rama Singh, who is lodged in the Hajipur jail in connection with cases of extortion, kidnapping and murder.
Whenever Singh is produced in the civil court, many of his supporters gather there for airing their grievances. Singh''s darbar begins soon after his arrival on the court premises where he meets, counsels or guides his workers and admirers for hours. Sometimes, the darbar is held just near the chamber of judicial magistrate.
On Friday, Singh arrived in his private Bolero accompanied by a sten-gun wielding security guard. Singh''s "Chetak" (as supporters of Singh like to call his Bolero) is followed by a police gypsy.
This is not a new "venture" for the incarcerated MLAs of Vaishali district. In the past also, when Lalganj MLA Munna Shukla was lodged in the jail, he used to hold his darbar near a Neem tree on the premises of civil court caring two hoots for the administration.
On Friday also, rules were thrown to wind as Rama Singh was interviewed by a private TV channel in the presence of his supporters. When Singh was briefing his admirers and mediapersons, his security guards were busy "eating out".
Even the BJP MLA Nityanand Rai agreed for an interview but only in the presence of lawyers to create a court-like environment.
Besides holding darbars, the use of cellphones by jailed UTs is also rampant on the civil court premises.
Vaishali SP H N Deva said action would be taken against would be taken against the escort police party if the report is found true.