Rahul, Tejashwi ride motorcycles in Bihar, Tej Pratap takes jab
What's the story
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav are currently on a 16-day "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar. The yatra started from Sasaram on August 17 and will cover over 1,300km across more than 20 districts before concluding with a rally in Patna on September 1. On Sunday, the leaders were seen riding Bullet motorcycles as they entered Araria, attracting crowds along the streets.
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VIDEO | Bihar: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) ride motorcycles as they resume their 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Purnia.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 24, 2025
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Political campaign
Gandhi accuses BJP of stealing votes in Bihar
During a rally in Katihar district on Saturday, Gandhi slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly trying to "steal votes" in Bihar ahead of the assembly polls. He accused the party of shutting opportunities for the poor since coming to power at the Centre. The leaders will hold a joint press conference in Araria later with other members of the INDIA bloc.
Family feud
Tej Pratap Yadav slams leaders for disconnect with common man
Tej Pratap Yadav, an RJD MLA and Tejashwi's elder brother, slammed both leaders for their disconnect with the common man. He said, "During elections, everyone is busy rolling out their own bread and preparing their own way." "We want to become leaders who are connected to the ground. The people of Bihar already know who the real second Lalu is," he said.
Political backlash
BJP hits out at Gandhi, Tejashwi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha accused Gandhi and Yadav of disrespecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said they were born with "golden spoons" and used derogatory words against the PM. Another Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, mocked their dynastic politics, saying, "Some princes are roaming around the state." Chaudhary also pointed out that it was Lalu Prasad Yadav who flagged off Gandhi's yatra from Sasaram.