Are 'Missing MP' Posters Targeting Jamui's Arun Bharti Really Gaining Attention in Bihar?
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Patna, Dec 31 (NationPress) Posters labeling Jamui Lok Sabha member Arun Bharti as "missing" have appeared at key locations such as Kachari Chowk, the Registry Office, and K.K.M. College in Bihar, sparking a surge in political discussions in the region.
The emergence of these posters has captured the interest of both the public and political circles.
Arun Bharti, an MP from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is related to Union Minister Chirag Paswan as his brother-in-law.
Residents claim that the MP has not been present in his constituency for over two months, with his last appearance during the Bihar Assembly election campaign, which has led to increasing dissatisfaction among local residents.
Reports suggest that the posters were put up by Abhinay Dubey, the city secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jamui unit.
Dubey confirmed the initiative, stating that the ABVP city unit started the campaign due to the MP’s infrequent visits to Jamui despite the area's pressing issues.
He also criticized Arun Bharti for his absence during significant events, such as a recent railway accident, and warned that if the MP fails to return to Jamui within eight days, they will escalate their protest.
In response to the situation, LJP (Ram-Vilas) Jamui district president Jeevan Singh refrained from extensive comment, dismissing the posters as the actions of troublemakers.
This incident has further inflamed the political climate in Jamui, emphasizing the MP's connection—or lack thereof—with his constituents.
During the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is contesting five seats, having previously won all five in the last election, including Jamui.
Arun Bharti is regarded as the second most influential figure in the party after Chirag Paswan and plays a crucial role in bolstering the party's presence in Bihar.
The party also achieved notable success in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, winning 19 out of the 29 seats contested.