Bihar News: Tejashwi Yadav Sparks Row By Comparing EC Source To Urine Amid Voter List Controversy

Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has stirred political uproar with his controversial remark equating an Election Commission (EC) source to "urine" while addressing allegations of illegal immigrants—Bangladeshis, Rohingyas, and Nepalese—being listed in Bihar's electoral roll. The controversy began when media reports, citing EC sources, suggested irregularities in the voter list, implying that a significant number of foreign nationals had been added. When questioned, Tejashwi lashed out, not only dismissing the credibility of anonymous sources but making a derogatory comparison that has now triggered backlash from the BJP and JDU, who have labeled his language as "linguistic hooliganism."This is not a slip of the tongue; Tejashwi reiterated his comment, escalating political tensions ahead of upcoming elections. Critics argue such language is unbecoming of someone holding a constitutional position. Questions are now being raised on multiple fronts: Is the EC relying too heavily on unnamed sources? Why hasn’t the Commission come forward officially? Is there any truth to the claims of illegal voters? And, importantly, how should politicians conduct themselves in public discourse?The controversy has ignited a deeper debate about electoral integrity, political accountability, and the boundaries of public speech during election time.