The video of Congress MP Tariq Anwar crossing the mud sitting on his shoulders while visiting the flood -affected area in Katihar. The Congress is calling it a public service, while the opposition is criticizing it as a political drama.
Katihar: In Bihar politics these days, a video has created a stir, in which Congress MP Tariq Anwar was seen sitting on the shoulders of people in the flood affected area and crossing the mud -filled roads. This video is viral on social media and has sparked debate about it in political corridors. Some are calling it human sensitivity and some are calling it a drama of politics.
What is the case?
The incident is of Bari in Katihar district and Dhuriyahi Panchayat of Manihari assembly constituency, where the recent floods have affected life badly. MP Tariq Anwar came to meet the flood victims on a two -day visit. After traveling with a tractor, when it became difficult to walk on the mud -filled paths, the local people sat on their shoulders and brought them to a safe place. It can be seen in the video that there is flood water spread around and there is no clear path to the road.
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Congress’s side
After the video went viral, Congress District President Sunil Yadav defended the incident and said that the MP’s health was not right and the public raised him on his shoulders with respect and help. He said that this scene is a symbol of the trust of the public on our MP. The MP heard the problems of the victims and shared their pain. The Congress is considering it as an example of public service and mutual intimacy.
Opposition criticized
At the same time, the opposition has launched a scathing attack on the Congress over this video. They allege that it is not a sensitivity, but a way of political propaganda. Some leaders say that instead of helping the public, this show was done, which raises questions on the dignity of the leaders in democracy. On social media too, people are seen divided into two camps, some are describing it as an example of humanity, while others are trolling it by calling it a joke and act of politics.