RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav responded to Prime Minister Modi's charges about Muslim reservations, highlighting the contributions of previous Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. Yadav chastised the Prime Minister for allegedly disrespecting Thakur and questioned the silence of the JD(U) led by CM Nitish Kumar.

Yadav denied Modi's assertions concerning reservations for Muslims during Lalu Prasad's stint as railway minister. He underlined that quotas for disadvantaged classes, including Muslims, were implemented under Karpoori Thakur's leadership. In response to Modi's claim of diverting quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs, Yadav defended his party's actions, citing increased quotas for disadvantaged castes and legal attempts to protect them, reported PTI.