BJP MLA Ketki Singh from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, threw a 'paag' (traditional Mithila turban) on stage during an election rally in Alinagar, Bihar. The incident sparked outrage among local workers and residents who viewed it as an insult to Mithila culture. Singh was campaigning for BJP candidate Maithili Thakur in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The MLA's action caused a commotion at the event, with people expressing anger over the disrespect shown to a symbol of Mithila's identity and pride. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:54 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BJP MLA Ketki Singh from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, threw a 'paag' (traditional Mithila turban) on stage during an election rally in Alinagar, Bihar on 25 Aug 2023
- The incident sparked outrage among local workers and residents who viewed it as an insult to Mithila culture
- Singh was campaigning for BJP candidate Maithili Thakur in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections