'Brahmins originally from Russia, not India': RJD leader sparks controversy
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national secretary Yaduvansh Kumar Yadav has sparked controversy after he alleged that people belonging to the Brahmin community are originally from Russia and do not belong to India. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Yadav can be seen asking people to "chase Brahmins away." The footage was reportedly recorded at an event in Bihar's Supaul on Saturday.
Brahmins from Russia, other European countries: Yadav
Addressing a gathering of party workers, Yadav allegedly said, "Yadav community is the one which belongs originally from this country. The DNA test shows no Brahmins belong to this country and are from Russia and other European countries and now have settled here." "Brahmins are trying to divide us and rule. It is important that we should chase them away from here," he added.
Watch: Yadav makes controversial remarks on Brahmin community
Such people reason for communal divide: BJP
Criticizing Yadav's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Amit Rakshit tweeted, "Such people are the reason for the communal divide in our nation, and irony is they are ruling Bihar!" Meanwhile, RJD ally Janata Dal (United) also hit back, with party spokesperson Abhishek Kumar Jha saying, "RJD should act against such leaders. By making such comments, they are also damaging the image of Mahagathbandhan."
