Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Tejashwi Yadav Absent Amid Bihar Protests
Tejashwi Yadav, a leader from the RJD party in Bihar, has been missing from recent protests and important political events.
People are protesting in Delhi and Bihar, asking for the education minister to step down.
Some say Tejashwi is not doing his job because he is not there when important things are happening.
His party says he is busy with family matters or traveling.
The ruling party criticizes him for not being present, while the RJD says they are actively supporting the protests.
This is not the first time Tejashwi has been absent during crucial times, and it has led to criticism from the opposition.
Tejashwi Yadav has been absent from protests and political events in Bihar.
Protests are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
RJD defends Tejashwi, stating he is attending to family matters or traveling.
NDA criticizes Tejashwi for not being present during crucial political moments.
RJD claims their student wing and party members are actively involved in protests.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, RJD national working president and Leader of the Opposition in Bihar
- What
- Protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- When
- Ongoing, with significant events in July 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and various cities in Bihar
- Why
- Protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
RJD Defense
NDA Criticism
Tejashwi's Absence
RJD Defense
Tejashwi Yadav was attending to his ailing father and party president Lalu Prasad in Delhi, or was in Europe.
NDA Criticism
Tejashwi Yadav's absence is seen as a 'vanishing act' and a lack of commitment to his role as Leader of the Opposition.
Party's Response to Protests
RJD Defense
The RJD student wing is actively involved in protests, and the party has been vocal on social media.
NDA Criticism
The NDA criticizes the RJD for not having a strong presence in the protests and for lacking a coordinated strategy.
- Protests Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and various cities in Bihar
- Protest Demand
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Tejashwi's Last Public Statement
- July 16, 2026, on X, urging Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
- RJD's Response
- Student wing and party members participating in protests and social media activism
- NDA's Criticism
- Accuses Tejashwi of being a 'part-time politician' and not addressing state issues