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A video of Yadav riding the two-wheeler went viral among the netizens in which RJD leader can be seen riding the two-wheeler without wearing a helmet with another man drenched in colours riding the pillion, towards the Chief Minister’s residence.
The Traffic Police issued a challan of Rs 4,000. (ANI)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav has been fined Rs 4,000 for violating the traffic rules by riding a two-wheeler without a helmet near the Chief Minister’s residence in Patna during Holi celebration.
The Patna Traffic Police issued the challan after it was found that the vehicle also had expired insurance and a pollution certificate.
A video of Yadav riding the two-wheeler went viral among the netizens in which RJD leader can be seen riding the two-wheeler without wearing a helmet with another man drenched in colours riding the pillion, towards the Chief Minister’s residence.
In the video, Yadav, dressed in a traditional Holi attire, was heard screaming, “Paltu chacha kaha hai” (Where is paltu uncle). The video further showed the party workers following him on other two-wheelers, and raising slogans as the ride continued.
The term “Paltu” is a colloquial Hindi term for someone is frequently changes his stance and sides. The term is often used by opposition leaders to mock Nitish Kumar ever since he broke the alliance with the RJD and Congress, only to later rejoin the BJP and form a new government ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Traffic Police SHO Brajesh Kumar Chauhan said that a total fine of Rs 4,000 has been imposed on Yadav.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Traffic police SHO Brajesh Kumar Chauhan says, ” A video went viral on social media showing the rider on a scooter without a helmet. The insurance and pollution certificate also expired. A total fine of Rs. 4000 has been imposed.” pic.twitter.com/v2gWYTBbDS— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2025
“A video went viral on social media showing the rider on a scooter without a helmet. The insurance and pollution certificate also expired. A total fine of Rs. 4000 has been imposed,” Chauhan said.
Earlier today, the cop, who who was seen dancing on the instruction of Yadav, has been suspended, a statement from the police said.
A video of Lalu Yadav’s eldest son made the headlines in which he was seen ordering a police official in uniform to dance to a song during Holi celebration at his residence, and threatening with suspension.
In the now viral video, the RJD leader can be seen saying, “Ay sipahi, ek gaana bajayenge uspe tumko thumka lagana hai. Bura na mano holi hai. Thumka lagao nahi toh suspend kar diye jaaoge” (I will play a song, and you have to shake a leg. don’t feel bad, it’s Holi. Dance or else you would be suspended.)
(With inputs from agencies)
