From “Weatherman” to “Poor Guy”: How Lalu Yadav Paid a Heavy Price for His Clash with Ram Vilas Paswan
Politics in Bihar has heated up over the use of the word “poor guy.” During the state assembly session, LJP (Ram Vilas) members staged a loud protest, chanting slogans such as “RJD’s identity, insult to Dalits,” echoing through the house. The ruling party accused the opposition of being anti-Dalit.
The controversy erupted after RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet used the word “poor guy” to refer to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. This is not the first time that Lalu Prasad Yadav’s party has clashed with Paswan. When Lalu was active in politics, he often tried to belittle Ram Vilas Paswan. Analysts say that Lalu’s misstep in 2013 significantly altered Bihar’s political landscape, as Paswan eventually parted ways with RJD to join the NDA, causing RJD major losses in subsequent Lok Sabha elect...









