Political Fallout: Sitamarhi MP’s Comments Draw Condemnation From Opponents

Within the political area of Sitamarhi, Bihar, Devesh Chandra Thakur, the lately elected Member of Parliament representing Janata Dal (United), made a controversial declaration. He asserted that he would not handle the considerations of people hailing from the Muslim and Yadav communities, citing their lack of assist throughout the election.

Thakur, securing victory with a considerable margin of 51,356 votes, totaling 5,15,719 votes, identified that Muslims and Yadavs kept away from endorsing JD(U) as a consequence of its affiliation with the BJP.

“Within the occasion that members of the Muslim and Yadav communities opted in opposition to endorsing the Arrow (JD(U) image), perceiving it as reflective of PM Narendra Modi, then reciprocally, when approached by people from these teams, I understand Lalu Prasad’s affect,” Thakur said throughout a celebration gathering in Sitamarhi.

Regardless of his two-decade-long involvement in lively politics, throughout which he claimed to have advocated for the pursuits of Muslims and Yadavs, Thakur unequivocally introduced a shift in his stance. “Henceforth, I shall abstain from serving their pursuits. Ought to people from these communities search my help, they shall solely obtain hospitality within the type of tea and refreshments. Following which, they must depart, as their requests shall stay unfulfilled,” he affirmed.

Elaborating on his rationale, Thakur recounted an encounter with a Muslim constituent who had sought his assist. “A gentleman from the Muslim neighborhood approached me searching for help. Regardless of acknowledging his goodwill, I inquired whether or not he had forged his vote for the Lantern (RJD image) throughout the Lok Sabha elections. Upon his affirmative response, I politely declined his request for help, providing as a substitute tea and sweets, bidding him farewell with properly needs,” Thakur recounted.

In a departure from his earlier conduct, Thakur, now in his septuagenarian years, underscored his decision to undertake a agency stance in opposition to the Muslim and Yadav populace. “To my Yadav-Muslim brethren, I prolong an invite to partake in tea. Your presence is welcomed. Nonetheless, chorus from discussing issues of enterprise with me, as I shall not be swayed,” he declared.

In response, the RJD condemned Thakur’s pronouncements, denouncing them as a violation of constitutional rules and his oath of workplace.