New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, drawing a fiery analogy from the Indian epics, launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation at the opposition's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, asserting that a modern-day "Mahabharata" has begun against those who "steal votes."

Addressing the massive gathering of INDIA bloc leaders and supporters, the former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister stated that the historic ground, synonymous with staging the Ramayana, had turned into the arena for a decisive political battle.

"While the Ramlila Maidan is traditionally meant for staging the Ramayana, today we have organised a 'Mahabharata' for those who steal votes," Tejashwi Yadav said.

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