The electoral contest for Bihar's Purnia parliamentary seat is becoming intensely captivating. Once a close ally of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Pappu Yadav is now contesting as an independent candidate. He asserts that Tejashwi Yadav has created a Mahabharata-like scenario in Purnia instead of focusing on other traditional strongholds like Gopalganj and Pataliputra. 'Why not strive for victory in places thrice lost?', he questions. Pappu Yadav describes the battle in Purnia as a second epic war after the actual Mahabharata.
According to Pappu Yadav, 42 JD(U) legislators are camping to ensure his defeat. He states that both NDA and India share a singular goal: his defeat. Thwarting Pappu Yadav is everyone's aim. Yadav insists the narrative of this political Mahabharata is scripted by none other than Tejashwi Yadav and that he, Pappu Yadav, shall bring it to its end.
'The heir of Maharaja (Lalu Prasad) is Raja (Tejashwi Yadav),' he remarks. With 42 RJD legislators setting camp in Purnia, Yadav wonders what has led to such a scenario where no one seems to care about the RJD candidate Bima Bharti's victory; instead, all efforts are directed against him. He expresses dismay at the arrogance that has clouded Tejashwi Yadav and regrets the loss of their collaborative spirit.
On the hustings at Purnia, Tejashwi Yadav has made it clear that he is more concerned with Pappu Yadav's defeat than with his own candidate's success. He urged the electorate not to be deceived. 'You only have two choices here—support either Bima Bharti or ensure victory for the NDA.'
'RJD has betrayed Bima Bharti,' charges Pappu Yadav. She defected from the JD(U) to the RJD. Politicians nationwide focus on defeating Pappu Yadav. Recognizing the local dynamics, the contest for the Purnia seat now seems triangular. With Pappu Yadav as an independent challenger, RJD has fielded Bima Bharti, and Santosh Kumar Kushwaha represents the NDA under JD(U)’s banner.
'My bond with Lalu hasn't deteriorated,' claims Yadav. Physically indefatigable but mentally exhausted, he's mystified by Lalu Prasad's antagonism. Nonetheless, Yadav assures that his intentions pose no threat to anyone. 'Raja (Tejashwi Yadav) has signaled that ideology holds no weight in politics.' He ruefully notes the stark difference in stances between his Sanatan Hinduism and BJP's militant Hindutva.
Pappu Yadav reveals emotional turbulence, confiding that the political pressures from Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav almost pushed him to consider suicide. With the upcoming polls on April 26, Purnia stands on the brink of history. He forewarns an outcome that vindicates his stance and challenges the wrongdoers' motives.
