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RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Leads Rajbhavan March in Patna, Vows to Continue Fight After Release
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:33 PM
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During a Rajbhavan protest in Patna over a paper leak and unemployment, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was detained, released and said he is not afraid of jail and will keep the struggle alive.
Patna witnessed a large-scale demonstration outside the Rajbhavan on issues of a recent paper leak, rising unemployment and student grievances. The rally was organized by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and attracted a sizable crowd of supporters.
Protesters, led by RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav, attempted to advance towards the Lok Bhawan. Police responded by setting up barricades and preventing the march from reaching the government complex, resulting in a tense standoff.
During the confrontation, Tejashwi Yadav was briefly taken into police custody. After a short detention, he was released and addressed the gathered crowd, stating that he does not fear imprisonment and that the movement will persist.
The leader’s remarks underscored the party’s resolve to continue pressing the state administration on the highlighted issues, while law‑enforcement officials maintained that the barricades were necessary to ensure order.
Protesters, led by RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav, attempted to advance towards the Lok Bhawan. Police responded by setting up barricades and preventing the march from reaching the government complex, resulting in a tense standoff.
During the confrontation, Tejashwi Yadav was briefly taken into police custody. After a short detention, he was released and addressed the gathered crowd, stating that he does not fear imprisonment and that the movement will persist.
The leader’s remarks underscored the party’s resolve to continue pressing the state administration on the highlighted issues, while law‑enforcement officials maintained that the barricades were necessary to ensure order.