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Chirag Paswan slaps Jeetan Ram Manjhi over ‘telcchata’ remark on youth
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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Chirag Paswan physically struck Jeetan Ram Manjhi after the latter’s comment that calling youths ‘telcchata’ was inappropriate, sparking a political controversy in Bihar.
Bihar political leader Chirag Paswan delivered a slap to fellow politician Jeetan Ram Manjhi during a public event. The incident followed Manjhi’s statement that labeling young people as “telcchata” was incorrect. Paswan’s physical response was captured by attendees and quickly circulated on social media.
Both leaders are prominent figures in the state’s political landscape, with Paswan representing the younger generation of the Paswan family and Manjhi being a veteran Dalit leader. Their confrontation highlighted rising tensions over language and respect for youth in regional politics.
The episode has prompted calls for calm from other party members, while law enforcement officials were reportedly briefed about the altercation. No formal complaints have been lodged yet, but the incident is expected to influence upcoming political discourse in the state.
Local observers note that such public displays of aggression are rare in Bihar’s political arena and may affect voter sentiment ahead of future elections.
Both leaders are prominent figures in the state’s political landscape, with Paswan representing the younger generation of the Paswan family and Manjhi being a veteran Dalit leader. Their confrontation highlighted rising tensions over language and respect for youth in regional politics.
The episode has prompted calls for calm from other party members, while law enforcement officials were reportedly briefed about the altercation. No formal complaints have been lodged yet, but the incident is expected to influence upcoming political discourse in the state.
Local observers note that such public displays of aggression are rare in Bihar’s political arena and may affect voter sentiment ahead of future elections.