War on Muslim respect in Ramzan: JDU counterattacks on Tejashwi’s question, RJD MLA Faisal Rehman in discussion:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the politics of Bihar, the rhetoric regarding ‘Muslim respect’ has intensified during the holy month of Ramzan. After the questions raised by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, now JDU has given a befitting reply. At the center of this entire controversy is a statement by Dhaka’s RJD MLA Faisal Rehman, over which the ruling party and the opposition are at loggerheads.

Tejashwi Yadav’s question: Where is the respect in Ramzan?

Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav had recently cornered the government regarding the condition of the Muslim community and their political respect. Tejashwi alleged that the rights and dignity of minorities are being compromised under the NDA rule. He raised questions on the safety and participation of the community, especially during the period of Ramadan.

JDU’s sharp attack: “Tejashwi should leave vote bank politics”

Countering Tejashwi’s allegations, JDU spokespersons said that RJD remembers the minorities only during elections and Ramzan. In reference to RJD MLA Faisal Rehman, JDU said that many leaders within RJD are feeling suffocated. The ruling party claims that under Nitish Kumar’s rule there has been ‘development with justice’ and equal respect for all religions has been ensured.

Movement within MLA Faisal Rehman and RJD

According to reports, some recent stances of RJD MLA Faisal Rehman have sparked discussion within the party as well. JDU alleges that Tejashwi Yadav is losing the trust of his own MLAs and is playing the ’emotional card’ to hide his failures. There is a discussion in the political circles whether any new equation will be seen in the politics of Bihar after Ramzan?

Competition to capture Muslim vote bank

The Muslim-Yadav (MY) equation has always been decisive in Bihar politics. Looking at the political scenario of 2026, be it Owaisi’s party (AIMIM), Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj or the JDU-BJP alliance, everyone is trying to make a dent in this huge vote bank. Tejashwi’s ‘Muslim Samman’ card is being considered a part of this link.

Public opinion and debate on social media

This issue is also very hot on social media. While RJD supporters are calling it a fight for rights, the opposition is calling it ‘appeasement’. This political war that has started between Iftar parties is expected to intensify in the coming days.