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These days, a video of a senior MLA of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), who is often in the news in Bihar politics due to his unique style and statements, is going viral on social media, which has created a stir from the political circles as well as among the general public. The case pertains to a flood-affected rural area of Bihar, where local MLA Naresh Prasad Singh had to cross a swollen small river or stream. But in order to save his shoes and clothes from mud and water, the MLA found such a method that it became a topic of discussion in the entire country. Instead of crossing the river on foot, MLA Naresh Prasad Singh rode on the shoulders and back of a local villager. The poor villager risked his life and carried the MLA on his back to cross the river, but as soon as they reached the deep water in the middle of the stream, the villager’s foot slipped and both of them fell into the fast flowing water. Someone made a video of this entire incident which is now spreading like wildfire on the internet.
Ever since this viral video surfaced, there is a lot of anger among the general public and leaders of opposition parties. People say that on one hand, public representatives should stand with their people and come forward to help them in times of disaster and crisis, while on the other hand, some leaders keep the dignity of the common man at stake due to their grandeur and ego. It can be clearly seen in the video how a poor villager was forced to carry the MLA on his shoulders due to his livelihood and compulsion. After falling in the middle of the stream, other supporters and local people present nearby ran and pulled both of them out of the water. The good thing was that the flow of water was not very fast, otherwise a major accident could have happened. This incident has once again exposed the sensitivity of the country’s politicians towards the general public and the reality of VIP culture. Users on social media are strongly criticizing how an elected public representative has considered himself a king instead of considering the public as his servant in a democracy.
As soon as this video went viral on various social media platforms X (Twitter), Facebook and WhatsApp, there was a political uproar. Opposition parties started targeting RJD leadership and MLA Naresh Prasad Singh. In view of the increasing pressure and criticism, the MLA has given a clarification on this entire incident. People close to the MLA say that he had some problem in his leg or there was a fear of his clothes getting damaged, due to which the local people themselves tried to persuade him to cross, but this is being blown out of proportion politically. However, the public does not seem satisfied with this clarification. Experts believe that such incidents often cause huge damage to the image of politicians, because in today’s digital era, the public keeps a close watch on every activity. When leaders who join hands during elections adopt this kind of attitude after reaching power, the voters do not hesitate to give them a befitting reply.