RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has alleged that his life is “under threat” amid the ongoing Bihar assembly elections. Tej Pratap, who recently floated his own political outfit after being expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is contesting from the Mahua constituency.

Tej Pratap says security increased amid growing fears

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Tej Pratap said his security cover has been strengthened due to potential threats. “My security has been increased… I am under threat. My enemies may even get me killed. Everyone seems like an enemy,” he claimed, without revealing any specific names.

The former minister’s statement comes months after he was expelled from the RJD on May 25 for six years following a controversy over a social media post in which he allegedly admitted to being in a relationship. The post was later deleted, with Tej Pratap claiming that his account had been “hacked.”

Wishes brother Tejashwi on birthday

Despite the ongoing political rift, Tej Pratap extended his wishes to his younger brother and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on his birthday, saying, “My blessings are always with him. He should continue to grow further.”

Tej Pratap had earlier alleged a “conspiracy” to create a divide between him and Tejashwi, referring to internal party issues and describing those responsible as “Jaichand,” a metaphor for traitors in Indian history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections with a strong message of confidence, asserting that the people of the state have already given the opposition alliance a “65-volt shock” in the first phase of polling. Addressing his final rally in Bettiah, the Prime Minister said he would return soon to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government.

PM targets RJD, calls out ‘vote bank politics’

At the Bettiah rally, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the RJD, warning that if the opposition party came to power, it would impose fear among citizens. “If they are voted in, they will put a ‘katta’ on people’s heads and ask them to raise their hands,” he said. Earlier, in Sitamarhi, he recalled the NDA’s efforts to develop the sacred Punaura Dham, birthplace of Goddess Sita, while accusing the opposition of protecting infiltrators for political gains.

BJP leaders intensify attack on Rahul Gandhi

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh joined the campaign trail with fierce remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Shah mocked Gandhi’s leadership by saying his “dukaan” (shop) would shut down after the Bihar results, while Singh questioned his pro-Dalit stance, suggesting Gandhi had never promoted leaders from marginalized communities within his party.

Rahul Gandhi, who was in Madhya Pradesh, was criticized by BJP leaders for skipping Bihar rallies. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav likened him to “a groom who ran away from his own wedding,” claiming his absence reflected the opposition’s loss of confidence.

Priyanka Vadra accuses EC of bias

Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led the campaign in Bihar, alleging that the Election Commission was favoring the ruling party. During one of her rallies, she accused top poll officials of “robbing people of their constitutional right to vote,” reiterating the “vote theft” charge made by her brother Rahul Gandhi.

RJD celebrates Tejashwi’s birthday with symbolic gesture

In Patna, the RJD marked Tejashwi Yadav’s 36th birthday by unveiling posters showing him seated on a throne labeled “CM of Bihar.” Party workers celebrated by cutting a 36-pound cake as campaign activities intensified ahead of the poll’s final phase.

Kishor claims migrants are key factor

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said migrant workers and their families were voting in large numbers for his party. He claimed that the central government halted special trains during Chhath to prevent the “apravasis” from influencing the electoral outcome.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism regarding the upcoming winter session of Parliament, asserting that the opposition should participate in debates instead of obstructing parliamentary proceedings.

Rijiju responds to Congress claims

The winter session of Parliament is scheduled from December 1 to December 19. Reacting to Ramesh’s remarks questioning the shortened duration, Rijiju said in a post on X that Congress leaders appear uninterested in running parliamentary sessions. “As if Congress leaders are interested in running Parliament Session! But I will never get tired of repeatedly appealing to the Congress Party to participate in the Parliament debates and discussions and also not to create obstacles for other sincere MPs. Let Parliament function,” he stated.

Rijiju emphasised that the government is ready for a “constructive and meaningful session” that will strengthen democracy and serve public aspirations.

Congress questions delay and timing

Earlier, Jairam Ramesh alleged that the winter session was “unusually delayed and truncated.” He said that Parliament sessions are typically convened between November 20 and 23 and last until December 24. “This time, the session will begin on December 1 and last only 15 days. I don’t understand what the government is running away from,” he said while speaking to media.

Ramesh also speculated whether the session was being shortened because of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, suggesting that the government has no legislative business or debate agenda.

Congress lists key issues for discussion

The Congress leader listed several issues that the opposition plans to raise during the session, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy, economic slowdown, unemployment, and foreign policy matters. Ramesh criticised the government’s silence on US President Donald Trump’s remarks about mediation in the India-Pakistan conflict and the unresolved situation at the India-China border.

He further linked the high voter turnout in Bihar to public dissatisfaction with the ruling NDA, asserting that the “Mahagathbandhan will form the government” there.

President Droupadi Murmu has already approved the government’s proposal to convene the winter session from December 1 to 19, subject to parliamentary business requirements.