The relationship between Lalu Yadav and Jitan Ram Manjhi in Bihar politics has always been characterized by ups and downs. Once allies, they now find themselves in opposing camps. Manjhi, aligned with the NDA (National Democratic Alliance), and Lalu, a part of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) coalition.
Manjhi’s birthday message to Lalu, therefore, carried more weight than a simple greeting; it was a political statement. The message included a reference to an AK-47, seen as a veiled dig at the RJD’s past and the ambitions of Tejashwi Yadav. Lalu Yadav has yet to respond to Manjhi’s remarks, but RJD supporters have begun criticizing Manjhi on social media.