In the political arena of Bihar's Purnia, Pappu Yadav takes center stage as Tejashwi Yadav spares no effort; now a palpable tension brews between Pappu Yadav and the RJD. At RN Sah Chowk in Purnia, on Tuesday night around 10 PM, Tejashwi Yadav was holding a roadshow for RJD candidate Bima Bharti.
As the roadshow reached RN Sah Chowk, Pappu Yadav's activists, staging a protest, lined up on the street. As soon as Tejashwi Yadav arrived with the roadshow, the activists launched a vigorous protest.
Supporters erupt into slogans
In this heated moment, Pappu Yadav's activists began chanting 'Pappu Yadav Zindabad' in front of Tejashwi Yadav. This led to a clash with Bima Bharti's supporters when they retaliated. The enraged supporters of Pappu Yadav managed to stop multiple vehicles participating in Bima Bharti's rally, and vandalism of some vehicles was also reported.
Tejashwi's Take on The Purnia Episode
In Purnia, Tejashwi Yadav's speech made it clear that he is more interested in Pappu Yadav's defeat than his candidate's victory. Addressing the public, he emphasized that the election is a crucial battle. No one should be deceived, he said. 'Here, there are only two factions: INDIA or NDA - choose either Bima Bharti or vote for the NDA to win.'
Tension Escalates: The Purnia Seat Turns Triangular
With Pappu Yadav contesting as an independent, the Purnia seat contest has become triangular. While RJD has fielded Bima Bharti, who has switched from JD(U) to RJD, the NDA is represented by JD(U)'s Santosh Kumar Kushwaha.
