Tej Pratap Yadav Takes a Dig at Rahul Gandhi's Fishing Expedition

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Tej Pratap Yadav, the leader of Janshakti Janata Dal, has criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Bihar's Begusarai, where he interacted with local fishermen and jumped into a pond for fishing. Yadav suggested that Gandhi should have become a cook instead of a politician, citing his job as riding a motorcycle and spreading pollution. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Ravi Kishan, also mocked Gandhi, saying he would get fewer votes than the number of fish he caught.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tej Pratap Yadav criticized Rahul Gandhi's visit to Begusarai, suggesting he would be better suited as a cook.
  • Gandhi interacted with local fishermen and participated in a traditional fish-catching ritual, jumping into a pond to catch fish using hands and nets.
  • BJP MP Ravi Kishan also mocked Gandhi, stating he would get fewer votes than the number of fish he caught and highlighting his "swimming style".
  • Yadav is contesting from the Mahua assembly constituency in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
  • The voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly is scheduled in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14.

Statistics:

  • 243-seat Bihar Assembly
  • 2 phases of voting on November 6 and 11
  • Results declared on November 14
  • 22 candidates announced by JJD on October 13
  • 1 November 6 (first phase of voting)
  • 2 November 11 (second phase of voting)
  • 3 November 14 (results declared)

Sources:

  • PTI
  • Hindustan Times
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD)
  • Congress Party (Rahul Gandhi)