BJP attacks Tejashwi over his tweets against Modi

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

The BJP Thursday accused RJD leadership of promoting dynasty and using for personal "enjoyment", as it hit out at after he questioned Narendra Modi's OBC credentials.

accused Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Lalu Prasad, of posting "arrogant, graceless and childish" tweets on the "advice" of Rahul Gandhi, whom he dubbed as the leader's "friend, philosopher and guide".

The sharp attack from the BJP leader, who is also the party's in-charge for affairs, came after the state's former posted tweets, alleging that Modi's OBC's credentials are "fake" and he had done nothing for backward castes.

Modi's caste is categorised under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category.

Attacking the RJD, which draws its support from sections of OBC, especially Yadavs, said it had "betrayed" the cause of social justice ideologue and challenged for a debate.

People of have rejected the RJD during the ongoing Lok Sabha election and will put a full stop to its when votes are counted on May 23, he said.

Taking a swipe at and his elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who has often voiced his anger at his party's decisions, the said they have been doing a drama.

There is rebellion within the RJD against its candidates at every seat, he said.

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First Published: Thu, April 18 2019. 16:15 IST