Politics erupts over Operation Sindoor, Yadav Pari'war' scandal ahead of Bihar assembly polls
The top focus of this episode of To The Point is on the political war between the government and the Opposition over Operation Sindoor. Although the government and opposition are united globally on Operation Sindoor, but they are divided domestically. As PM Modi goes on touring different states hailing Operation Sindoor, opposition parties allege he is indulging in theatrics. They claim the opposition is united with the BJP for national interest but the BJP is politicising the issue.
And in a separate development, a scandal has erupted in RJD first family months before Bihar polls. Lalu Prasad Yadav's eldest son Tej Pratap posted a photo with Anushka Yadav, revealing a 12-year secret affair. He later deleted the post, calling it AI-generated. Lalu Yadav sacked Tej Pratap from RJD and disowned him, questioning his immoral actions. Tej Pratap's estranged wife Aishwarya Rai called the family's actions drama timed for the elections. The scandal's impact on the upcoming Bihar polls is being debated.
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