Tej Pratap Yadav Visits Patna Book Fair; Advises English-Speaking Student to Read the Bhagavad Gita

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav visited the Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan on Monday, where he toured several stalls and spent time browsing through books on religion and spirituality. His presence drew a large crowd, with many visitors rushing to take selfies.

During his visit, an interesting interaction caught public attention. A young woman approached Tej Pratap and began speaking to him in English, praising him as a good leader and introducing herself as a resident of Patna.

“Read the Gita in Sanskrit and Understand Its Meaning”

Noticing her fluent English, Tej Pratap switched to Hindi and asked her,
“Do you study?”
The girl replied that she was preparing for the BPSC examination.

Pointing toward religious books displayed at the stall, Tej Pratap asked,
“Do you read these? The Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana?”
When the girl said she had read “a little” of the Gita, he advised her:
“Read the Bhagavad Gita properly — read it in Sanskrit and understand its meaning in Hindi.”

Large Crowds, Selfies, and a Spiritual Mood

Tej Pratap spent considerable time flipping through pages of spiritual literature. As news of his presence spread, a large number of visitors gathered around him, creating a buzz at the fair. Many queued up to take photographs with him.

Tej Pratap Shares Experience on Social Media

Later, he posted on social media:
“Today, I visited the Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan, where I explored books related to philosophy, politics, literature, economics, and more. I also interacted with people who are passionate about reading. It was a wonderful opportunity to discover and understand some significant books.”

Appeal to Youth: ‘Make Books Your Best Friends’

In another message, Tej Pratap urged the youth of Bihar to visit the book fair:
“Books are our best friends. They give us knowledge, entertainment, and life lessons. They expand our imagination and enhance our thinking and understanding. I appeal to the youth to take some time and visit the Patna Book Fair at least once.”