Patna witnessed an extraordinary spectacle on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as a political aspirant for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) erupted in a furious protest. Outside the residence of RJD president Lalu Prasad, Madan Sah, visibly distraught, tore off his clothes and began dramatically rolling on the road. His passionate outburst followed the party’s decision to deny him a ticket for the highly anticipated Bihar Assembly elections.
Sah, whose emotionally charged theatrics rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, asserted his deep-rooted loyalty and long-standing association with the RJD. He had held strong hopes for a ticket to contest from the Madhuban constituency, a seat where he had previously proven his mettle by coming in as a strong runner-up in the 2020 elections, losing by a narrow margin to the BJP candidate.
In a shocking accusation that added fuel to the already blazing political fire, Mr. Sah claimed, “I was explicitly asked to pay ₹2.70 crore. I managed to gather the amount, even postponing my children’s weddings to do so. Now, I am utterly ruined. The least they could do is return my money!”
The explosive allegation of financial demands for election tickets left RJD party leaders conspicuously silent, refusing to comment on the serious claims made by the agitated aspirant.
With the deadline for filing nomination papers fast approaching on Monday, October 20, uncertainty looms over the Madhuban seat. It remains unclear whether the RJD will ultimately field its own candidate or if one of its allies will contest from the constituency, leaving political observers and the public to ponder the implications of this dramatic incident.