Tejashwi Yadav asserted at Hyderabad's NTR Stadium that his community refuses to be intimidated by political threats or the prospect of imprisonment. He claimed his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, remains resilient against ongoing scrutiny from central probe agencies. Yadav also labeled Dhirendra Shastri as "Thageshwar Shastri," alleging the preacher acted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions to trigger religious divides ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav similarly denounced the controversial video remarks as anti-Sanatana and demanded the immediate cancellation of Shastri's events.
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Opposition leaders are asserting that central investigative agencies are being politicall…: Opposition leaders are asserting that central investigative agencies are being politically weaponized to weaken constitutional democracy.
Controversial remarks concerning Lord Krishna have triggered intense political criticism…: Controversial remarks concerning Lord Krishna have triggered intense political criticism directed at preacher Dhirendra Shastri.
Regional parties allege deliberate efforts are underway to create religious divisions ahe…: Regional parties allege deliberate efforts are underway to create religious divisions ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
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Tejashwi also criticised Dhirendra Shastri over his alleged remarks about Lord Krishna.
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday accused the BJP and RSS of targeting his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, through central agencies and attempting to weaken the Constitution and democracy. He also criticised Dhirendra Shastri over his alleged remarks about Lord Krishna.Addressing a gathering of the Yadav community at the Sadar Festival, organised by the Telangana government at Hyderabad's NTR Stadium, Tejashwi said his community drew strength from its association with Lord Krishna."Look at how much Modi ji and the BJP have harassed Lalu ji. They unleashed all the country's agencies - the ED, the CBI, and the Income Tax Department - upon him, and even sent him to jail. Even at his age, he is still forced to make appearances in court. Yet, Lalu ji continues to fight - even at this age - because we are descendants of Krishna," he said."We are Yadavs; we fear no one, and Lalu ji has never bowed down. Even if Modi ji tries to use the…
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