Political War of Words Intensifies in Bihar Between Tejashwi Yadav and Maithili Thakur

Brief By Newsbrief / 12:08 PM on 21 Feb 2026

Bihar politics has witnessed a fresh round of political sparring following remarks made by MLA and singer-turned-politician Maithili Thakur during an Assembly session. Referring indirectly to the pre-2005 political era, Thakur drew a comparison likened to the Mahabharata’s Dhritarashtra and Duryodhan, a statement widely interpreted as targeting RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav. The comments triggered immediate political reactions, with Tejashwi responding sharply on social media without naming Thakur directly. He criticized newly elected leaders for making political judgments without understanding legislative responsibilities and defended his father as a “people’s leader.” The controversy has reignited the long-running political debate over Bihar’s past governance versus present development narratives. While RJD leaders have described the remarks as disrespectful, rival parties have termed them truthful political criticism. Observers say the exchange reflects growing political polarization and may shape upcoming electoral discourse in the state.