Watch: Tejashwi Yadav ducks as drone crashes into podium at Waqf rally. What cops said
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav was forced to momentarily duck for cover on Sunday when a drone came crashing down onto his podium during a political rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan. The incident unfolded mid-speech as the former deputy chief minister addressed a crowd gathered for the 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' protest, organised in opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Leaders from several opposition parties were present at the rally, many wearing black armbands to signal dissent against the legislation. The sudden drone crash sent a brief wave of panic across the stage, though Yadav quickly regained composure and continued his speech.
Speaking to news agency PTI, Patna SP (Central), Diksha assured that the matter is under investigation. 'We are looking into the incident. It was a restricted area and such an object should not have landed there. The police team was busy managing the crowd when the rally was underway. But the matter will be definitely investigated thoroughly.'
VIDEO | Patna: While addressing 'Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan' at Gandhi Maidan, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) narrowly escapes injury as a drone crashes into the podium.
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NDA govt is 'on its way out' in Bihar, claims Yadav
Using the platform to escalate political rhetoric, the RJD leader declared that the NDA government in Bihar was on its 'way out,' and vowed to repeal the controversial legislation if the Mahagathbandhan returns to power.
The leader of the Opposition in the state assembly said, 'Our national president Lalu Prasad has made it clear that the RJD will oppose this law tooth and nail. Our MPs opposed it in both Houses of Parliament. We have also moved the court against the legislation.'
'I would also ask my Muslim brethren in Bihar to remember that the NDA government is on its way out. In November, a new pro-poor government will be installed in the state and it will consign the Waqf Act to the dustbin,' PTI quoted Yadav, who is all set to lead the INDIA bloc in the state Assembly polls which are due later this year.
'The BJP, which rules the Centre and shares power in the state, must be reminded that Independence was won by the virtue of sacrifices made by Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians alike and nobody should behave as if the country is his father's property (kisi ke baap ka desh nahin hai),' he added.
'Be on your guard against the Election Commission's bid to help the BJP by holding a special intensive revision of the voters' list. We have to fight it out and thwart any conspiracy to deprive people of their right to vote.'
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