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Bihar chief Manoj Bharti grabbed by collar in video; BJP demands answers from Prashant K
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 03:23 AM
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A video circulating online shows Bihar chief Manoj Bharti being seized by the collar. The BJP has called for an explanation from Prashant K regarding the incident.
A short clip that has gone viral on social media depicts Manoj Bharti, the Jan Suraaj chief of Bihar, being grabbed by the collar by an unidentified individual. The footage, which was first shared on Twitter, shows the brief struggle before Bharti appears to break free.
The incident has drawn immediate political attention. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a statement demanding a clear account from Prashant K, who is alleged to have been involved in the altercation, and asked for disciplinary action if any wrongdoing is proven.
No official police complaint has been lodged yet, and both parties have refrained from commenting further pending an internal inquiry. The video continues to be shared widely, prompting public debate over the conduct of political leaders in the state.
The BJP’s demand for answers underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding political conduct in Bihar, where party rivalries often spill into public confrontations.
Authorities have not released any conclusive findings, and the matter remains under observation as the video continues to circulate online.
The incident has drawn immediate political attention. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a statement demanding a clear account from Prashant K, who is alleged to have been involved in the altercation, and asked for disciplinary action if any wrongdoing is proven.
No official police complaint has been lodged yet, and both parties have refrained from commenting further pending an internal inquiry. The video continues to be shared widely, prompting public debate over the conduct of political leaders in the state.
The BJP’s demand for answers underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding political conduct in Bihar, where party rivalries often spill into public confrontations.
Authorities have not released any conclusive findings, and the matter remains under observation as the video continues to circulate online.