Audio of Threatening Conversation Between RJD MLA Bhai Virendra and Panchayat Secretary Goes Viral in Bihar. Secretary Advised the MLA to Speak with Restraint and Decorum.
RJD MLA Controversy: In Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) senior MLA Bhai Virendra is once again embroiled in controversy. An alleged audio of him is going viral on social media, in which he is heard speaking in a threatening manner with a Panchayat Secretary of Maner. The entire dispute arose over a death certificate for a person, for which the MLA contacted the Panchayat Secretary.
When the Secretary Refused to Recognize Him
According to the audio clip, when the MLA called the Panchayat Secretary, the secretary could not recognize him. Angered by this, Bhai Virendra, identifying himself as the MLA of Maner, used abusive language and threatened him. He even said, "I will beat you with a shoe." In the conversation, it was also heard that the MLA said, "You don't follow protocol, the whole country knows Bhai Virendra, and you are asking who?"
Secretary's Restrained and Frank Response
While the MLA's tone was quite aggressive, the Panchayat Secretary responded with restraint and self-respect. The secretary said, "If you talk with love, we will also talk with respect." He also clearly told the MLA that "Intimidation will not work." The secretary also said that if a transfer is required, he is ready to provide it in writing.
Complete Summary of the Conversation
The viral audio begins with Bhai Virendra's call. He contacts the Panchayat Secretary and, after identifying himself, asks, "Don't you recognize Bhai Virendra?" The secretary's response was, "I will only recognize you if you introduce yourself." After this, the MLA gets agitated and says, "I am the MLA of Maner, don't you know?"
The level of anger increases in the conversation, and the MLA says, "Have you come from England? Don't you recognize the MLA of Maner? I will beat you with a shoe. Do whatever you want, file a case or anything else."
The secretary still maintains his composure and says, "Tell me what the work is? You should have greeted me first." The MLA replies that he needs a death certificate for Avinash Kumar, husband of Rinki Devi, and to do the work directly, don't show any crookedness.
The secretary then says, "You are a public representative, so it is expected of you to speak lovingly." At this, the MLA gets angry and says, "How do you not recognize me? If you don't know the MLA of your area, you don't deserve to have a job." The secretary then clearly said, "Give it to me in writing, I am ready for a transfer."
Political Stir and Reaction
After this audio went viral, there has been a stir in the politics of Bihar. On one hand, the opposition is calling it the arbitrary mentality of public representatives, while no formal statement has been issued by the ruling party so far. Many people are viewing the calm but strict response given by the secretary with admiration.
What is the Matter of the Death Certificate?
At the root of this entire dispute is the matter of a death certificate. It is being said that the death certificate of Avinash Kumar, husband of Rinki Devi, was to be made from the Panchayat office, for which an application had already been submitted. The MLA expressed his displeasure with the secretary regarding the delay in this work. However, the secretary said that the work is in process, and information will be given as soon as the certificate is made.
