In a blistering critique from Patna, Tej Pratap Yadav, head of Jan Shakti Janata Dal, tore into Rahul Gandhi’s self-proclaimed adherence to Gandhian philosophy. The Wednesday outburst centered on Rahul’s uproar against proposed MGNREGA name changes, which he labeled an insult to Mahatma Gandhi.
Yadav dismissed such rhetoric as hollow. ‘Merely tagging ‘Gandhi’ doesn’t qualify you as a disciple of his ideals,’ he shot back. Probing deeper, he exposed lifestyle mismatches: Rahul’s fondness for bullet bikes and Western clothing like jeans and tees clashes with Gandhi’s khadi-clad, simple ethos.
‘If Gandhi championed khadi, why does Rahul opt for jeans?’ Yadav quizzed, underscoring the charkha’s role in fostering self-sufficiency. He branded Rahul’s approach as sham symbolism devoid of genuine practice, warning that true Gandhism demands living the principles, not just name-dropping.
Mahatma Gandhi, per Yadav, represented sacrifice and moderation beyond mere thoughts—a living testament leaders must emulate daily. This attack fits a pattern; since Bihar polls, Yadav has targeted INDIA bloc heads, notably Rahul, while signaling warmth toward BJP.
Fresh from Makar Sankranti felicitations at Vijay Sinha’s home—complete with photo ops—Yadav evaded NDA joining queries. ‘Time will tell,’ they chorused. With elections reshaping alliances, Yadav’s bold stance could foreshadow major political maneuvers in Bihar.