RJD MLA's 'Bechara' Remark on Ram Vilas Paswan Ignites Political Firestorm

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News18•16-02-2026, 15:10
RJD MLA's 'Bechara' Remark on Ram Vilas Paswan Ignites Political Firestorm
- •RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet referred to Ram Vilas Paswan as "bechara" (helpless/poor fellow) during a budget session speech, sparking outrage.
- •LJP (Ram Vilas) and ruling party MLAs protested, chanting "RJD's identity, insult to Dalits" and demanding an apology.
- •Chirag Paswan condemned the remark on X, stating it insulted millions of deprived people and demanded an apology.
- •RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet refused to apologize, claiming "bechara" is not an abuse and accusing the government of diverting attention.
- •The controversy has disrupted Bihar Assembly proceedings and is being used by LJP to portray RJD as anti-Dalit and strengthen its vote bank.
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