Overview

• During a 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally at Gandhi Maidan, a media drone malfunctioned and struck Tejashwi Yadav’s podium after he narrowly ducked out of its path.
• No injuries were reported and security personnel swiftly seized the device, allowing Yadav to resume his address with minimal interruption.
• Patna SP Central Diksha confirmed a formal investigation into the restricted-area breach to determine whether the drone malfunctioned or was mishandled.
• The incident highlights emerging security and regulatory gaps in the use of drones for media coverage at mass political events.
• Yadav’s campaign refocused on allegations that the BJP aims to delete marginalized voters during the Election Commission’s accelerated voter list revision.