In a surprising display of family unity amid political rivalries, Patna Sahib MP Ramkripal Yadav has announced his intention to attend his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav’s Dahi Chuda program. This traditional Bihar festival, marking the onset of spring, often brings together families despite ongoing feuds.
Ramkripal, a prominent BJP leader and long-time rival of the RJD in Bihar politics, made the statement during a recent public interaction. ‘I will definitely go to Tej Pratap’s Dahi Chuda program,’ he declared, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the Yadav clan branches.
The event holds cultural significance in Bihar, where Dahi Chuda—curd and flattened rice—is savored to celebrate Falgun month. Tej Pratap, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, is known for his active participation in such rituals, blending tradition with his political persona.
Political observers see this as more than a family gathering. With Bihar’s assembly elections on the horizon, such gestures could influence voter perceptions of unity within the influential Yadav community. Ramkripal’s presence might bridge the gap between BJP and RJD sympathizers.
Background to their rivalry traces back to the 2014 Lok Sabha polls when Ramkripal defeated Lalu’s daughter Misa Bharti from Patna Sahib. Despite the bitterness, family bonds appear to persist through festivals like this.
As preparations ramp up for the event, all eyes are on whether other family members will join, potentially turning it into a larger reconciliation spectacle. Ramkripal’s confirmation adds intrigue to what could be a pivotal moment in Bihar’s political landscape.
This development underscores how cultural traditions often supersede political divides in India’s heartland states, offering hope for dialogue amid polarization.