Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrated his 79th birthday on Thursday, with party workers and supporters organizing events across Bihar to mark the occasion. One such celebration in Vaishali district drew attention after an RJD worker fell while cutting a cake atop a JCB machine.
Incident During Birthday Celebrations
RJD worker Kedar Yadav was participating in the birthday festivities when he lost his footing and fell to the ground. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions online.
Unconventional Celebrations
Known for his unconventional style, Kedar Yadav first took part in a cake-cutting event from a tree before climbing onto a JCB in heavy rain to continue the celebrations. Despite the fall, he carried on with the programme in Bhagwanpur and wished the RJD supremo a long and healthy life.
Comparisons to Nelson Mandela
During the event, Kedar Yadav compared Lalu Prasad Yadav to South African leader Nelson Mandela and described him as a leader of the poor. He stated that such programmes are organized to celebrate their leader's birthday and share the occasion with party workers and supporters.
Social Media Reaction
The incident has since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the worker's dedication and others criticizing the risky stunt.
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