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Political undercurrents surface at ‘dahi-chura’ feasts in Bihar

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) The unusual gathering of top political leaders at the "Dahi-chura" feast hosted by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Wednesday has created ripples across political and media circles in Patna.
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was the first to arrive at the feast held at Tej Pratap Yadav’s residence here. Extending greetings on Makar Sankranti, he said the festival symbolises harmony and that everyone should participate in it. When asked about Tej Pratap, Lalu Yadav said that he has no resentment toward Tej Pratap.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, JD(U) executive president Sanjay Jha, Nitish Kumar’s cabinet colleagues Vijay Chaudhary and Ashok Chaudhary, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief Pashupati Paras, along with several other leaders, also attended the feast.
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