Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Dahi Chura Feasts Fuel Political Speculation in Bihar
During the Makar Sankranti festival in Bihar, political leaders and parties are hosting Dahi Chura feasts.
These feasts are not just about food; they are also about politics.
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, invited his father and other leaders to his feast, which made people think that the family might reunite politically.
However, Tejashwi Yadav, another son, did not attend, so it's not clear if this will happen.
Meanwhile, the Congress party also hosted a feast, but none of its MLAs attended, leading to rumors that they might join the JDU.
Another political leader, Upendra Kushwaha, hosted a Litti Chokha feast, but some of his MLAs were upset and did not attend.
There are talks that these MLAs might join the BJP, which could make the BJP the largest party in the Bihar Assembly again.
Dahi Chura feasts are being hosted by political parties and leaders in Bihar during Makar Sankranti, sparking political speculation.
Tej Pratap Yadav invited his father Lalu Yadav and other NDA leaders to his feast, signaling a potential family and political reunion, but Tejashwi Yadav did not attend.
The Congress party hosted a Dahi Chura feast, but none of its six MLAs attended, fueling rumors that they might join the JDU.
If the six Congress MLAs switch sides, the JDU will become the largest party in the Bihar Assembly with 91 MLAs.
Upendra Kushwaha hosted a Litti Chokha feast, but three of his four MLAs were absent, with speculation that they might join the BJP, making the BJP the largest party again.
- Who
- Political leaders and parties in Bihar, including Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha, BJP, RJD, Congress, JDU
- What
- Dahi Chura feasts hosted by political parties and leaders, sparking political speculation and potential realignments
- When
- During the Makar Sankranti week in January
- Where
- Bihar, India, with events also in Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate Makar Sankranti and potentially signal political realignments and reconciliations
- Event
- Makar Sankranti
- Key Figures
- Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, RJD, Congress, JDU
- BJP MLAs in Bihar Assembly
- 89
- JDU MLAs in Bihar Assembly
- 85
- Congress MLAs in Bihar
- 6
- Upendra Kushwaha's MLAs
- 4 (including his wife)
