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Bihar political row erupts after video shows Transgender Board member allegedly targeting Minister Chirag Paswan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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A video allegedly featuring Dr. Rajan Singh of Bihar’s Transgender Welfare Board making remarks about Union Minister Chirag Paswan has sparked a political controversy, with former minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi calling for an inquiry.
A video that appears to show Dr. Rajan Singh, a member of the Bihar Transgender Welfare Board, making remarks about Union Minister Chirag Paswan has been circulated on social media, prompting immediate backlash. The clip, posted on a popular video platform, quickly caught the attention of political leaders across the state.
Former Bihar minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi, a senior figure in the Janata Dal (United), publicly demanded a swift inquiry into the matter, stating that any derogatory comment against a Union minister must be investigated and appropriate action taken. He urged the state government and the board to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies.
The Bihar Transgender Welfare Board has not issued an official statement yet, and the ruling party has refrained from commenting until the authenticity of the video is verified. Legal experts note that if the video is authentic, it could attract charges under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act and other relevant statutes.
The incident has reignited debates about the conduct of public officials and the sensitivity required when discussing elected representatives, especially in a politically charged environment like Bihar.
Former Bihar minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi, a senior figure in the Janata Dal (United), publicly demanded a swift inquiry into the matter, stating that any derogatory comment against a Union minister must be investigated and appropriate action taken. He urged the state government and the board to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies.
The Bihar Transgender Welfare Board has not issued an official statement yet, and the ruling party has refrained from commenting until the authenticity of the video is verified. Legal experts note that if the video is authentic, it could attract charges under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act and other relevant statutes.
The incident has reignited debates about the conduct of public officials and the sensitivity required when discussing elected representatives, especially in a politically charged environment like Bihar.