RJD leader protests ticket denial, tears kurta outside Lalu's home
What's the story
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Madan Shah staged a dramatic protest outside party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's residence in Patna. The protest came after Shah was denied a party ticket for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. In an emotional outburst, he tore his kurta and lay on the road, crying and accusing the party of corruption in ticket distribution.
Ticket allegations
RJD prioritizing money over dedicated workers: Shah
Shah alleged that he was denied a ticket after he refused to pay ₹2.7 crore for it. He accused Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav of "brokering" the ticket for cash and claimed the Madhuban seat was given to Dr Santosh Kushwaha instead. "The party has ignored honest and hardworking workers like me," he said, adding that RJD now prioritizes those with money over dedicated workers.
Protest aftermath
Viral protest outside Yadav's residence
The protest outside Yadav's residence led to a brief commotion and was captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media. In another video, Shah was seen chasing Yadav's car as he arrived at his home. Security personnel had to intervene and escort Shah away from the area to restore order.
Twitter Post
Visual of Madan Shah lying on the road
कुर्ता फाड़कर फूट-फूटकर रो पड़े मधुबन विधानसभा के पूर्व प्रत्याशी मदन साह , RJD का हाल देख लो guys
— Gurpreet Garry Walia (@garrywalia_) October 19, 2025
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Election details
Bihar Assembly elections to be held in 2 phases
The Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results due on November 14. The seat-sharing arrangements among opposition alliance partners are still under discussion. The delay in finalizing these arrangements has led to difficulties that could potentially impact the alliance's effectiveness after the election.