A dramatic scene unfolded at the residence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav when a group of angry party workers from the Makhdoompur constituency stormed into the premises on Saturday. The protesters, reportedly loyalists from the region, were furious over the party’s decision to consider sitting MLA Satish Kumar for a ticket in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Witnesses said the agitators forced their way into the residence, shouting slogans like “Satish Kumar ko ticket nahi dena chahiye” (“Satish Kumar should not be given a ticket”), demanding that the party leadership revoke his candidature. The protest, which began outside the house, quickly escalated into chaos as the crowd entered the premises, creating a tense situation that required immediate intervention from security personnel stationed at the site.
Security guards and aides of the RJD leadership rushed to control the situation as the demonstrators refused to disperse. The protest highlighted growing internal dissent within the party ranks ahead of the high-stakes state elections. Sources close to the RJD suggest that the unrest stems from local-level dissatisfaction with MLA Satish Kumar’s performance and allegations of negligence towards his constituency’s grassroots workers.
Meanwhile, political activities in Bihar have intensified as parties gear up for the upcoming assembly elections. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, in an exclusive interaction with India Today’s Maria Shakeel during a campaign rally, expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan alliance would secure a decisive victory. He emphasised that the coalition’s agenda of employment, development, and social justice would resonate strongly with voters across the state.
According to election sources, the Bihar Assembly polls are expected to be conducted in three phases between November 5 and November 15, following the Chhath Puja celebrations. The new legislative assembly must be constituted before November 22. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reached Patna on Friday evening to review poll preparedness and meet with state officials over the next two days.
The dramatic protest at Lalu Prasad Yadav’s residence underscores the mounting pressure within political parties as ticket distribution nears — a process often marked by internal rifts and rebellion, especially in constituencies with strong local rivalries and factional loyalties.
