Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Hosts Mutton Party in Bihar During Sawan

In a fresh swipe at the BJP-led NDA, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday mocked Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh for allegedly hosting a ‘mutton party’ in Lakhisarai, part of his Munger Lok Sabha constituency, during the auspicious month of Sawan.

Tejashwi’s remarks were laced with sarcasm as he took aim at what he called the BJP's selective outrage. “Now BJP will say it's ‘punya’ that Lalan Singh is serving mutton to his workers, since he’s their ally and a Union minister. They’ll stay silent this time. When the Prime Minister visits tomorrow, I hope he comments on this — that their own minister is feeding mutton in Sawan,” he quipped, speaking to PTI.

The comment was a direct reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier criticism of Tejashwi himself, after a similar controversy erupted over his consumption of non-vegetarian food during a religious period.