Overview
- Rohini Acharya posted Halloween videos on October 31 showing Lalu Prasad Yadav laughing with his grandchildren and handing out chocolates.
- The BJP Kisan Morcha shared the clips on X, calling Halloween a foreign festival and reminding voters of Lalu’s past description of the Maha Kumbh as “useless.”
- In February, Lalu told an ANI reporter, “Kumbh ka kahan koi matlab hai, faltu hai Kumbh,” when asked about devotees traveling to Prayagraj.
- BJP figures, including Bihar spokesperson Manoj Sharma, say the remark reflects disrespect for Hindu faith and are using the viral videos to renew their criticism.
- The exchange comes days before Bihar votes on November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14, and no apology or retraction from Lalu has been reported.