Backlash against Tejashwi Yadav over navratri fish-eating video

• Tejashwi Yadav faces backlash after sharing a video of him eating fish during Navratri campaign, triggering criticism from BJP and social media users
• Yadav defends his actions, stating the video was meant to test the IQ of BJP and its followers, while Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticizes him as a "seasonal sanatani"
• Video shows Yadav expressing gratitude for the meal provided by Mukesh Sahni during their campaign, amidst hectic schedules

RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav found himself embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced showing him enjoying a meal with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni, consuming Chechara fish during a helicopter ride on the first day of Navratri. The video sparked criticism from BJP and social media users, questioning Yadav's choice of non-vegetarian food during the auspicious festival.

In the video shared by Yadav, he can be seen expressing gratitude to Sahni for the meal, which included fish, bread, salt, onions, and green chilies, amidst their hectic campaign schedule. Reacting to the backlash, Yadav stated, "We uploaded this video to test the IQ of the BJP and Godi media followers, and we were proven right in our thinking." Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh labeled Yadav a "seasonal sanatani," criticizing his actions and calling for a mechanism to deny voting rights to certain groups.

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