Patna, September 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday stepped up its attack on Union Food Processing Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) president Chirag Paswan over a viral video featuring Swatantra Bhardwaj, who has been accused in connection with an alleged assault on the father of student activist Nishu Azad.
The political controversy intensified after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) intervened in the matter, following which police reportedly assured that action would be taken against Bhardwaj.
Sharing a clip from a podcast on social media, the RJD alleged that Bhardwaj had assaulted Nishu Azad’s father during a protest and accused Chirag Paswan of shielding him.
The RJD questioned how Paswan could speak about the rights of Dalits while allegedly supporting a person accused of attacking a Dalit social activist and her father.
In the podcast clip circulated by the RJD, Bhardwaj allegedly claims that he attacked Nishu Azad’s father and says the latter sustained injuries that required 60 stitches. He also refers to the incident as one that could attract charges under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code.
Bhardwaj further claims in the video that he was not arrested in connection with the incident and remained free afterward. He attributes this, in his account, to the support and blessings of “Lord Balaji”.
In the same clip, Bhardwaj refers to BJP leader Kapil Mishra and Chirag Paswan as his “elder brothers” and claims to have their support.
The remarks have triggered a political row, with the RJD using the video to intensify its criticism of Paswan.
Responding to the controversy, Paswan said attempts were being made to defame him and his party. He has also sought action against Bhardwaj over the remarks made in the viral video.
Police have reportedly assured that Bhardwaj will be arrested in connection with the case. Further action is expected as the investigation progresses.
The allegations and claims made in the viral video and by the political parties have not been independently verified from the information available in the report.
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