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Tejashwi Yadav leads march to Patna Raj Bhavan, questions AK‑47 order
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav staged a protest march towards the Raj Bhavan in Patna, demanding answers on who ordered the use of an AK‑47 that injured students.
Patna, Bihar – On Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, led a sizable procession that moved through the city’s main thoroughfares toward the Raj Bhavan. The rally, described by the leader as a "people's army," was aimed at pressuring the state government over a recent incident in which students were wounded by an AK‑47.
Police deployed a cordon around the historic post‑office bungalow adjacent to the Raj Bhavan, maintaining a visible presence to prevent any breach of security. Yadav addressed his supporters from a makeshift platform, repeatedly asking, "Who gave the order to fire the AK‑47?" and demanding a transparent inquiry.
The protest comes after several days of attempts by the opposition to surround government officials and highlight what they call a "gross lapse" in law‑enforcement protocols. Authorities have not yet responded to the specific query about the chain of command that led to the use of the firearm.
No arrests were reported, and the march concluded without incident as police escorted the protesters away from the Raj Bhavan premises. The incident adds to the growing political tension in Bihar ahead of upcoming local elections.
Police deployed a cordon around the historic post‑office bungalow adjacent to the Raj Bhavan, maintaining a visible presence to prevent any breach of security. Yadav addressed his supporters from a makeshift platform, repeatedly asking, "Who gave the order to fire the AK‑47?" and demanding a transparent inquiry.
The protest comes after several days of attempts by the opposition to surround government officials and highlight what they call a "gross lapse" in law‑enforcement protocols. Authorities have not yet responded to the specific query about the chain of command that led to the use of the firearm.
No arrests were reported, and the march concluded without incident as police escorted the protesters away from the Raj Bhavan premises. The incident adds to the growing political tension in Bihar ahead of upcoming local elections.