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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
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. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos – — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 29, 2025 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.'
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Tejashwi Yadav Ducks Just In Time As Drone Crashes On Stage Mid-Speech
Last Updated: Tejashwi quickly ducked, avoiding a direct hit, just seconds before the device fell onto the podium, causing brief chaos at the gathering Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday narrowly escaped injury after a drone crashed onto the stage during a rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The incident took place while he was addressing the ' Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan ' (Save Waqf, Save Constitution) event. A video shared by news agency PTI showed the moment the drone approached the stage. Tejashwi quickly ducked, avoiding a direct hit, just seconds before the device fell onto the podium, causing brief chaos at the gathering. Security personnel swiftly removed the drone from the stage, and the event resumed shortly after. In response to the incident, Patna SP (Central) Diksha said, '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." The rally, attended by thousands, was held to oppose what the RJD and its allies allege is a threat to constitutional rights and minority institutions. Tejashwi, who served as Bihar's deputy chief minister, accused the BJP of attempting to strip away the voting rights of the poor, Dalits, backward classes, tribals, and minority communities. 'The BJP will try to snatch the voting rights of the poor and backward by deleting their names from the voter list," he claimed during his speech. He urged the public to remain alert during the ongoing voter list revision process following a notice by the Election Commission aimed at preparing a revised list of 8 crore voters in just 25 days. 'Please ensure that no one's name is removed, or they will stop your pension, ration, scholarship, and other welfare schemes," he warned. Tejashwi also reminded the crowd of the shared role that all communities, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians, played in India's independence struggle, stressing that the country belongs to everyone, not just a single party or family. 'We must fight together to save Waqf, customs, and voters, and foil the conspiracies of the BJP," he added. The event also saw the presence of senior leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Congress veteran Salman Khurshid. First Published:
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tejashwi ducks as drone crashes into podium at Patna rally
RJD leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav showcased his quick reflexes when he ducked to avoid being hit by a drone which crashed into his podium during a rally at Patna on Sunday (June 29, 2025). The incident took place when the former Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally at the historical Gandhi Maidan in Patna. 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. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 29, 2025 Speaking to PTI, Patna SP (Central), Diksha said, "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 definitely be investigated thoroughly."
Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav narrowly escapes injury as drone crashes into podium in Patna
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday narrowly escaped an injury as the drone crashed into podium in Patna, from where he was addressing a gathering, reported PTI. He was addressing at the 'Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan' at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. However, he continued his speech even after the incident and thanks the people for coming in large number to listen to him. Earlier in the day, Tejashwi Yadav also spoke at the Vaishya Representative Conference where he promised that if his government come to power, it would give Bihar a government where there is education, healthcare, income, irrigation, listening, and action. "...We want to give Bihar a government where there is education, healthcare, income, irrigation, listening, and action. Today, there is neither listening nor action. Today, you can go anywhere and see that there is immense corruption. Nitish Kumar talks about Jungle Raj, but gives parole to such criminals who keep AK-47 at their house. Today, there is neither justice nor development in Bihar... We have always stood with the public of the state...", ANI quoted Yadav as saying.
