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Tejashwi Yadav’s Boat Punctures Amid Bihar Floods, Sparks Questions on Govt Readiness
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:47 PM
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During a flood‑affected visit to Raghopur, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav found the SDRF government boat punctured, forcing him to use a private vessel and prompting criticism of the administration's preparedness.
In the midst of Bihar’s ongoing floods, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav visited the town of Raghopur to assess the situation.
While en route, the government boat provided by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) suffered a puncture in the middle of the river, leaving the crew stranded.
Yadav was forced to board a private boat for the remainder of the tour, a move that drew sharp criticism from his party and raised doubts about the state’s emergency preparedness.
The incident prompted calls for a review of the SDRF’s maintenance protocols and for better contingency plans during natural calamities.
Officials have yet to issue a formal statement, but the episode has already become a focal point for opposition scrutiny of the government’s flood response.
While en route, the government boat provided by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) suffered a puncture in the middle of the river, leaving the crew stranded.
Yadav was forced to board a private boat for the remainder of the tour, a move that drew sharp criticism from his party and raised doubts about the state’s emergency preparedness.
The incident prompted calls for a review of the SDRF’s maintenance protocols and for better contingency plans during natural calamities.
Officials have yet to issue a formal statement, but the episode has already become a focal point for opposition scrutiny of the government’s flood response.