In a matter of extreme shame for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, an MLA from his Janata Dal (United) party was caught on camera walking in his undergarments on a train yesterday.
On Thursday night, Narendra Kumar Neeraj alias Gopal Mandal, an MLA from Gopalpur Vidhan Sabha of Bhagalpur district, was travelling in the A-1 coach of Patna-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express.
As soon as the train left Patna, the MLA was seen walking around in his undergarments. Even after fellow passengers protested, he was seen walking towards the toilet in the same attire.
Defending his action, Mandal said, "It is not that serious an issue. I was only wearing the undergarments as my stomach was upset during the journey. I do not lie".
Reports state that Mandal - who is a JDU MLA from Gopalpur removed his clothes, once he boarded the train to Patna and began roaming around in his shameful state. When passengers complained, Mandal rebuked them saying," You don't know who I am. I can do anything within a minute". Upon the RPF's intervention, the police lodged a complaint against Mandal.
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As per reports, this is not the first time Gopal Mandal has stirred controversy. In March, Bhagalpur villagers held him hostage in opposition to a 20-acre land deal acquisition. When Mandal reached Bhagalpur, villagers informed him that the land was disputed and the JDU MLA wanted to leave, but was stopped by angry villagers. Calling the police, Mandal sought their help with arms threatening to shoot the villagers. He said, "I always carry a revolver and will kill anyone if required".