Patna: JDU MLA Gopal Mandal from Gopalpur in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Thursday hogged the limelight after images of him seen walking in undergarments in the Rajendranagar (Patna)-New Delhi Rajdhani Express became viral. Not just that, the MLA even allegedly abused those who objected to his actions in the moving train. The incident took place when the MLA was proceeding to the toilet from his coupe.
Prahlad Paswan, a resident of Jehanabad travelling in the same coach with his family from Patna Junction to New Delhi, strongly objected to the MLA walking in underwear in the presence of female passengers. But instead of heeding to the plea, the MLA created a ruckus on the contrary.
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The MLA who was travelling in A1 coach of the Tejas Rajdhani Express had to face the ire of fellow passengers for walking in underwear after the train had crossed the Dildarnagar Station.
Reportedly, the situation worsened to such an extent that a ruckus broke out inside the coach and the RPF personnel had to intervene and calm down the situation.
However, no written complaint has been filed by Prahlad against the MLA, an RPF personnel said. The JDU MLA has always been in the news for his controversial statements.
JDU MLA Gopal Mandal issues a clarification
Reacting to media reports of the incident, the JDU MLA admitted that he walked around in underwear as his stomach was upset.
"Actually I was wearing underwear. I had an upset stomach. Shortly after boarding the train, I had to go to the bathroom. I don't lie. Whatever I say, I speak only the truth."
Denying the issue of a dispute with a fellow traveller, Gopal Mandal said, "I have won the assembly election for the fourth time. I am an MLA for 16 years. Do I not know how to talk to people?"
