Could Tej Pratap and Ravi Kishan's Patna Airport Meeting Indicate a Political Shift?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Tej Pratap Yadav and Ravi Kishan met, igniting political speculation.
- Both leaders share a connection through their devotion to Lord Shiva.
- Ravi Kishan criticized the Mahagathbandhan and expressed confidence in a BJP victory.
- There is no official confirmation of a political shift from Tej Pratap.
- The outcome of the upcoming polls could significantly influence Bihar's governance.
Patna, Nov 8 (NationPress) Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was spotted meeting Ravi Kishan, the actor-turned-BJP MP, for the second time at the Patna airport this Saturday.
Both were engaged in a quiet conversation, deliberately distancing themselves from the media.
This brief, hushed dialogue, followed by their simultaneous chanting of 'Har Har Mahadev', has ignited a wave of political speculation.
Previously, the two had encountered each other at the same venue, sparking discussions about whether Tej Pratap might be contemplating a shift towards the BJP.
However, there is currently no official word confirming such a transition.
During a media interaction at the airport, Ravi Kishan launched a fierce critique of the Mahagathbandhan.
He expressed that the upcoming second phase of polling on November 11 should yield a mandate that leaves opposition candidates unable to retain their deposits.
According to the BJP MP, the sentiments are clear after the first phase, and the momentum is firmly with the NDA.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan also alleged that he faces threats even when the opposition is not in governance, questioning the implications if they were to come to power.
He remarked that the opposition is demoralized and has devastated Bihar.
He projected that on November 14, a double-engine government would emerge, asserting that Bihar will progress towards becoming the leading state.
Following his second brief exchange with Tej Pratap, Ravi Kishan once again invoked Lord Mahadev, stating, 'Mahadev's blessings are with us... Mahadev has decided everything... the conch shell of Mahadev will sound... Jai Ho.'
Earlier, Tej Pratap informed reporters that he would support whoever contributes to Bihar's development, while Ravi Kishan affirmed that the BJP’s doors are always open for devotees of Lord Shiva.
Ravi Kishan described Tej Pratap as a kind-hearted individual and a devotee of Lord Shiva.
When questioned about the possibility of a different scenario emerging post-polling in Bihar, Tej Pratap reiterated, 'We will support whoever eradicates unemployment and provides jobs. We both wear a tilak, so why wouldn't we praise each other?'