"Character of Tejashwi Yadav, RJD cannot be changed," says Prashant Kishor

Kishor's remarks came after Union Minister Nityanand Rai shared a purported video on X, showing an unknown man using derogatory language against PM Modi, in the presence of Tejashwi Yadav at an RJD's public meeting in Bihar. The incident came weeks after a similar row erupted over abuses allegedly hurled at PM Modi and his late mother during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.

Speaking to ANI about the incident, Kishor said, "I keep saying that the character of Tejashwi Yadav and RJD cannot be changed... Someone said, 'Why am I blaming Tejashwi Yadav? They are leaders from Lalu Yadav's era.' But the senior leaders of RJD from that time--were they removed from the party? ...Those who were blamed for 'jungle raj' during Lalu Yadav's time are still in the RJD... The party's character, thinking, and way of working remain the same."

Earlier in the day, Nityanand Rai shared the video, calling Tejashwi "Kans" and "Kaliya Naag" in a reference to mythological characters. He added that the people of Bihar would give him a befitting reply in the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.

"Tejashwi Yadav's goons have committed a grave sin by abusing PM Narendra Modi and his revered mother in front of him. By repeatedly abusing PM Narendra Modi and his mother, these people are causing havoc. Tejashwi, we will destroy you like Kansa. The people of Bihar will soon destroy you with their votes. You are spewing venom like the Kaliya Naag," Rai said.

Reacting to the incident, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary accused RJD and thier supporters of repeatedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's departed mother.

He further warned that if the Opposition parties return to power, the situation in Bihar could deteriorate significantly.

"Bihar has been shamed. Democracy in Bihar is being shamed. Lalu Prasad's family and Congress party are not in power right now, even then, for the third time in a row, RJD and Congress goons have used abusive language against PM Narendra Modi's mother. This is a blot on democracy. They are doing all this when they are not in power; when they come back to power, you can only imagine the situation. Jungle raaj and terror will be established again. The pride of Bihar will be shredded to threads, our mothers and sisters will be abused similarly," he said. (ANI)