Archive · 10 Aug 2026
RJD MLA Bhai Virendra clarifies viral photo with Bihar CM
A picture of two men started spreading all over the internet, and lots of people began talking about it.
One man is named Bhai Virendra, and the other is Samrat Choudhary.
Samrat Choudhary is the Chief Minister of Bihar, which means he is a very important leader.
Bhai Virendra is an MLA, someone who works for the people in his area.
People wondered if the photo meant Bhai Virendra was changing sides in his political group.
Bhai Virendra said the photo is old and was taken about two months ago.
He said the meeting was just about regular work for his area, like asking for help with local projects.
He also said their families are connected because of a wedding.
He asked people not to think the meeting was strange or secret.
He said leaders often meet each other for work, so the photo means nothing special.
A photo of Maner MLA Bhai Virendra with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary went viral, sparking political speculation.
Virendra said the image was taken nearly two months ago and carries no political significance.
He described the meeting as routine constituency-related work and cited a family link through Samrat Choudhary's sister's wedding in Rohtas.
He noted the photo was old, saying he has since shaved his head while he appears with hair in the image.
The controversy comes amid RJD turmoil, after state president Mangni Lal Mandal dissolved all party units following Virendra's criticism of Tejashwi Yadav's aides.
- Who
- Maner MLA Bhai Virendra and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary
- What
- A viral photograph of the two triggered political speculation; Virendra clarified it was an old, routine meeting with no political significance.
- When
- The photo was taken nearly two months ago; the clarification was given recently (exact date not reported).
- Where
- Bihar — the image is linked to the Maner constituency and Rohtas, where a family wedding took place.
- Why
- Virendra said the meeting was for constituency-related development work, while speculation grew because of turmoil inside the RJD.
Political speculation
Bhai Virendra's clarification
Meaning of the viral photo
Political speculation
Social media speculation suggested the photo signaled possible political alignment or realignment within the RJD.
Bhai Virendra's clarification
Bhai Virendra said the photo was nearly two months old, showed a routine meeting over constituency work, and had no political significance.
RJD internal leadership dispute
Political speculation
Bhai Virendra criticised leaders close to Tejashwi Yadav, alleging money was being demanded in Tejashwi's name, and said he would expose RJD chief spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav.
Bhai Virendra's clarification
RJD state president Mangni Lal Mandal responded by dissolving the party's state, district, block and panchayat-level units and announcing plans for a new organisational team.
- Main Figures
- Bhai Virendra (Maner MLA) and Samrat Choudhary (Bihar Chief Minister)
- Photo Age
- Nearly two months old
- Virendra's Explanation
- Routine constituency-related meeting; no political significance
- Family Connection
- Samrat Choudhary's sister's wedding was in Rohtas, involving relatives
- Context
- RJD turmoil after all party units were dissolved
- RJD State President
- Mangni Lal Mandal dissolved state, district, block and panchayat units
- Criticism Target
- Shakti Singh Yadav, RJD chief spokesperson
- Constituency
- Maner Assembly constituency, which Bhai Virendra has won five times