Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers staged a sit-in protest in Patna after security cover for the family of Lalu Prasad Yadav was withdrawn [1].
The demonstration highlights escalating tensions between the RJD and state authorities over what the party describes as politically motivated targeting. The withdrawal of protection for high-profile political figures in Bihar often signals a shift in the administrative relationship between the ruling government and the opposition.
Supporters of the party gathered in Patna to demand that the security be restored for Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav [1]. During the protest, RJD workers took over guarding the residence, with some supporters appearing at the site carrying sticks [1].
Party members said the decision to downgrade or remove the security personnel was a violation of protocol [2]. They said the move was intended to leave the family vulnerable and served as a form of political harassment [2].
The situation escalated as the family reportedly sent back the security personnel who were being phased out or downgraded [1]. This action prompted the party's grassroots workers to step in and provide their own security measures until a resolution is reached [1].
Tejashwi Yadav and other senior RJD leaders have remained central to the dispute as the party continues to push for the reinstatement of the security cover [2]. The protest reflects a broader strategy by the RJD to mobilize its base against perceived government overreach in the state of Bihar [2].
“RJD workers took over guarding the residence”
The clash over security protocols in Patna underscores the volatile nature of political rivalry in Bihar, where state-provided protection is often viewed as a symbol of status and safety. By replacing official security with party workers, the RJD is transforming a bureaucratic dispute into a public display of strength and loyalty, framing the government's administrative actions as a political attack.
