RJD Spokesperson's 'Kill Maithil First' Remark Sparks Outrage, Draws Flak for Defaming Mithila

• RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav made a controversial statement targeting the entire Mithila society.
• Yadav quoted an old saying on X: 'If a cobra and a Maithil are standing in front, one should kill the Maithil first, not the cobra.'
• The remark was an indirect attack on JDU leader Sanjay Jha amidst discussions of Nitish Kumar's potential Rajya Sabha nomination.
• Critics accuse Yadav of defaming Mithila due to personal grudges, questioning RJD's silence and its impact on future elections.
• RJD performed poorly in Mithila in the 2025 elections, and such statements could further alienate voters from the region.