BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Takes Musical Jabs at Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishor Ahead of Bihar Elections 2025

In a musical dig at Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, Bhojpuri star and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari suggested the RJD leader should first manage his family before discussing Bihar's affairs. During NDTV's Bihar Power Play ahead of the Bihar assembly elections 2025, Tiwari also claimed that Prashant Kishor "works only for money" rather than for the state's development.

Tiwari mocked political opponents in his distinctive Bhojpuri style, creating spontaneous ditties about key figures in the Bihar election, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, and his estranged brother Tej Pratap.

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"Pehle apne bhai ko samhalo, apne ghar ko samhalo, fir Bihar ki baat karna," he sang about Tejashwi Yadav, which translates to, "First, take care of your brother, manage your family, and then talk about Bihar." Tiwari questioned how someone who cannot manage his own family could effectively administer Bihar.

The BJP leader referred to Tej Pratap, sarcastically noting, "He is a sage. Leave him. I can't sing for him."

Tiwari was particularly critical of Prashant Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party is anticipated to significantly impact this election.

He labeled the Jan Suraaj leader as a "bhare ka aadmi," implying that Kishor works solely for financial gain rather than ideology. Through his musical jibe, Tiwari suggested that Kishor "would say anything for money. He is a leader on rent who would divert to any direction for money." He questioned what Kishor had accomplished for Bihar over the past 10-12 years.

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Tiwari also criticized the former election strategist for not contesting the election himself, suggesting Kishor couldn't profit from the electoral gamble: "Sabko ladake, khud hi maidan chhor jaye. Lagta hai paisa mila nahi yahase."

"Money is Prashant Kishor's religion. I suspect that some anti-national elements have funded his election campaign. I have never seen someone raise Rs 14 crore within two hours. He will have to answer some day," Tiwari stated. When questioned if Kishor had avoided raids due to BJP connections, Tiwari responded that the Jan Suraaj leader has maintained relationships across the political spectrum.

Tiwari further characterized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as a threat to the country's future through another impromptu song.

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"Bharat me vicharo ka atank faila rahe hai...kehte hai kerosene bicha hua bas machis ki zarurat hai, na jane kyun yeh bharat ke bhaviysa ko jala rahe hai," he sang, which translates to, "He's spreading terror through his ideas in India. It is said that kerosene is already spread; all it needs is a matchstick. I don't know why he wants to destroy India's future."

Tiwari performed his iconic Bhojpuri song 'Jiya Ho Bihar Ke Lala,' praising Nitish Kumar, whom he endorsed as the NDA's chief ministerial candidate. "Nitish Kumar has made Biharis feel proud of their roots," he remarked.

Manoj Tiwari has represented North East Delhi as an MP since 2014.