Overview
- The incident occurred Sunday at the RJD state headquarters in Patna during public birthday festivities hosted by party workers.
- After the cake was cut, children crowded the table, took handfuls, and the 36-pound dessert disappeared in about 36 seconds.
- Footage of the scramble circulated widely on social platforms, with many amused reactions and some criticism of the unruly behavior.
- Yadav had marked his 36th birthday the previous night at home with his wife, former chief minister Rabri Devi, and sister Rohini Acharya.
- On the trail the same day, the INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial candidate thanked supporters and promised a “return gift” if his alliance forms the government after results on November 14.