Patna, Bihar:
Tejashwi Yadav, who turns 32 today, is celebrating a quiet birthday one day before the results of the Bihar elections. With most exit polls predicting his victory, his RJD party today warned members not to show up at their young leader’s home to wish him so.
Tejashwi Yadav has been sending messages of restraint and simplicity since Saturday, in what his party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) explains is an attempt to establish a new culture and break from its “boisterous” past.
“A humble request to all the sympathizers and supporters that the personal decision of the leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav is to celebrate his birthday with simplicity, so stay home and avoid coming to his house to greet him personally. Be attentive and present in his areas for count on Nov 10, “the RJD tweeted in Hindi.
On Twitter came the wishes of Tejashwi Yadav, the main ministerial candidate of the opposition alliance that includes Congress and the left.
Congressional Leader Rahul Gandhi wished his ally a “bright future” in a Hindi tweet.
.@yadavtejashwi को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई और एक उज्ज्वल भविष्य का शुभाषीश!
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 9, 2020
He exhibited undying passion, rare wisdom, remarkable vision, a commendable role, and exemplary leadership. Very proud of you, of your patience, perseverance, achievements and of having you as someone worthy of emulation.
Again wishing you a very happy birthday @yadavtejashwihttps://t.co/ykeT6w0umSpic.twitter.com/KwuwSqzJot
– Sanjay Yadav (@sanjuydv) November 9, 2020
Tejashwi Yadav’s brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, a year older, kept it simple and affectionate, without betraying his past bitterness.
Her older sister, Misa Bharti, a member of Rajya Sabha, posted photos of her birthday celebrations at home.
घर में मने प्यारे छोटे भाई @yadavtejashwi के जन्मदिन की कुछ तस्वीरें!#happy Birthdaypic.twitter.com/TSzblftQlJ
– Dra. Misa Bharti (@MisaBharti) November 9, 2020
As Bihar prepares to find out tomorrow whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP retain power or if the successful election rallies in Tejashwi translate into a victory for him, the RJD also warned its workers against celebratory layoffs and ” rude behavior “towards rivals.
“Whatever the results of the November 10 elections, they must be accepted with absolute restraint, simplicity and courtesy. Fireworks, celebratory shots and rude behavior towards our rivals or their supporters will not be accepted at any cost.” said.
Tejashwi Yadav had previously said that his father and RJD chief Lalu Yadav, in jail for corruption, would be released on bail tomorrow, in time to see Nitish Kumar removed from office. But a court last week postponed the hearing on the former prime minister’s bail until the end of this month, ending any chance of his release before then.
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