North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: The politics of Bihar is also amazing, it cannot be predicted as to when someone will embrace whom and when someone will become a noose around whom. The latest issue is within RJD, where the war of words has now taken to the streets. MLC considered very close to Lalu family Sunil Singh Veteran and senior leaders of his own party Shivanand Tiwari But the attack has been made in such a way that the listeners are shocked.
The issue is about an advice given to Tejashwi Yadav, which angered Sunil Singh so much that he even called Shivanand Tiwari ‘a Baba who gives unsolicited advice’. Let us understand in simple words what new ‘trouble’ has arisen in RJD’s courtyard.
1. “Who asked you for advice?”
Things turned sour when senior RJD leader Shivanand Tiwari made any comment or gave any advice regarding Tejashwi Yadav. Then, Sunil Singh, who is often known for his outspoken statements, became furious. He sarcastically said that there are some people in the party who consider themselves ‘babas’ and without asking anyone, come carrying their bags to give advice. His signal was clear – Shivanand Tiwari does not need to tell Tejashwi Yadav what to do.
2. Scraped old wounds by calling him ‘opportunist’
Sunil Singh did not stop here. In his conversation he mentioned Shivanand Tiwari ‘Opportunist’ Till said. He said that there are some leaders who change their stance like the wind depending on the direction of power and profit. “Sometimes this branch, sometimes that branch”—Sunil Singh was probably referring to Shivanand Tiwari’s old political journey, when he had been moving back and forth between RJD and JDU.
3. “Let’s come to eat cream…”
“Eating cream” is a big phrase in the local politics of Bihar. Sunil Singh alleged that when the time of struggle comes, such leaders are nowhere to be seen, but as soon as the turn comes to get the comforts and luxuries of power, they stand at the front in the queue. He said that it is because of such ‘babas’ that the party gets confused.
4. Siege ‘around’ Tejashwi?
Political experts believe that this fight is not just about a statement. This is the result of the ongoing tussle within the party as to who should have ‘Tejashwi’s ears’. Sunil Singh, who considers himself a loyal soldier of the Lalu family, might not like someone else trying to become Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘guide’ or advisor.
5. What will happen next?
At present, there has been no sharp reaction from Shivanand Tiwari’s side, but in a party like RJD, where no action is taken without the consent of Lalu Prasad Yadav, it is a big news for two leaders to clash with each other. Opposition parties BJP and JDU are now having fun wondering, “When your own house is on fire, then why will you fight with others?”
