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Tejashwi Yadav Scales Barricade in Patna Protest Against CEC
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 12:34 PM
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Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav climbed a barricade during a Thursday protest in Patna against the Chief Election Commissioner, echoing Rahul Gandhi's earlier stunt in Delhi.
On Thursday, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav joined a rally in Patna demanding action against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The demonstration turned dramatic when Yadav climbed a police‑set barricade, a visual cue reminiscent of Rahul Gandhi's similar move in Delhi's recent protest.
The protest, organized by opposition parties in Bihar, aimed to highlight concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and the CEC's perceived inaction. Participants gathered near the state assembly premises, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding accountability.
Security forces attempted to contain the crowd, but Yadav's ascent drew significant media attention, underscoring the growing willingness of regional leaders to adopt high‑profile tactics. The incident has sparked debate about the appropriateness of such gestures in democratic dissent.
No arrests were reported, and the protest concluded without major incidents. Authorities are expected to review the demonstration's conduct and address the opposition's demands through formal channels.
The protest, organized by opposition parties in Bihar, aimed to highlight concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and the CEC's perceived inaction. Participants gathered near the state assembly premises, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding accountability.
Security forces attempted to contain the crowd, but Yadav's ascent drew significant media attention, underscoring the growing willingness of regional leaders to adopt high‑profile tactics. The incident has sparked debate about the appropriateness of such gestures in democratic dissent.
No arrests were reported, and the protest concluded without major incidents. Authorities are expected to review the demonstration's conduct and address the opposition's demands through formal channels.