The controversies in the name of Sushant Singh Rajput‘s death seems to be never ending. Now RJD MLA Arun Yadav made his way to a fresh controversy by commenting on Sushant that the late actor was not a Rajput as those belonging to Maharana Pratap’s dynasty do not die by suicide. Responding to the same the JD(U) and BJP asked Yadav to apologise to the people of Bihar and Sushant’s fans for the casteist remark.
As reported by the Indian Express, Yadav stated, “I say he (Sushant) was not a Rajput. Please don’t mind but a Rajput who belongs to Maharana Pratap’s clan cannot hang himself by a rope,” this was quoted on Wednesday (i.e. 16th September) while the MLA inaugurated a newly-built road in Saharsa, his assembly constituency.
He further added, “I am pained… Sushant Singh Rajput should not have hanged himself with a rope. He was a Rajput and should have fought instead… Rajputs first kill others before dying”. “Maharana Pratap was not only the ancestor of Rajputs but also that of the Yadavs.” the legislator concluded with the statement.
The comments triggered widespread criticism as the actor’s death has turned into a big issue in the state ahead of the elections that is likely to be held in October-November.
“There cannot be a more bizarre and shameful statement than the one made by the RJD MLA on the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, which has moved the entire nation. The MLA should seek an apology from the people of the state and Sushant’s fans,” expressed JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad.
Criticizing the remark, BJP spokesperson Nikhil Anand said RJD leaders and workers are “habitual offenders” and this is evident from the humiliation meted out to senior leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh by Lalu Prasads eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav who compared him to “ek lota pani” (a pot of water).
“Tejashwi must clarify and explain his position whether he supports the likes of MLA Arun Yadav and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on the issue of Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana Ranaut and Rhea Chakraborty”, Anand said. “People will give a befitting reply at an “appropriate time”, he said, referring to the assembly election.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case is currently being probed by CBI and other central agencies. KK Singh, the late actor’s father, lodged an FIR in Patna in July, nearly 40 days after his son was found hanging from the ceiling of his Mumbai residence on 14th June.
