Bihar: Minister Mangal Pandey strongly criticized Lalu Prasad Yadav while defending Nitish Kumar on the national anthem controversy

Angul: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey referred to Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family as the “most non-serious politicians” in the state on Sunday, in a scathing jab at the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

“If there is anyone in Bihar who is not a serious politician, it is Lalu ji’s family,” Pandey told the media report.  These individuals are the most inconsiderate politicians in history.

This was a response to the RJD leaders’ harsh criticism of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for reportedly speaking during the playing of the national anthem. They also demanded that Kumar apologize for the insult in both chambers of the state.

Pandey also compared the actions of the RJD to those of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whom he commended for his adherence to national customs.

“Nitish Kumar has always shown respect for the nation, its customs, and its flag. Those who stayed sitting during the national anthem are questioning a person whose whole life is devoted to this. Such individuals raising accusations now is pointless,” Pandey said.

On social networking site X, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav previously tweeted a video of Nitish Kumar at an event along with the message, “At least, Hon’ble Chief Minister, please do not disrespect the national anthem. Every day, you make fun of women, children, the elderly, and young people. They occasionally jeer during the national anthem and other times they applaud on the day of Mahatma Gandhi’s sacrifice.

RJD leaders allegedly posted a video showing Nitish Kumar patting an official on the shoulder and seemingly conversing with him. He was once seen grinning and making a namaskar gesture with his hands at a member of the crowd.

Speaking during the Tamil Nadu delimitation meeting, Pandey said that the procedure will adhere to established procedures.

“Everything would be supervised by the Indian government. The Election Commission then examines everything. Decisions are made in accordance with a system and a procedure,” he said.

In response to the recent murder of a hospital director in Bihar, Pandey said that the police are looking into the case and expressed sadness over the occurrence.

“We are all really saddened by what occurred yesterday. In Patna, Asia Hospital is a well-known establishment. The police are looking into the situation, and no one will get away with it. The law will work itself out, and they will be apprehended,” Pandey promised.

According to SDPO Patna City Atulesh Jha, Asia Hospital director Surbhi Raj was shot and killed on Saturday. After being diagnosed with several gunshot wounds, the victim was sent to AIIMS, where she passed away from her wounds.