India, Aug. 24 -- In an unusual departure from political discourse, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi turned a press conference in Bihar on Sunday into a moment of light-hearted banter over marriage.

Responding to a question about Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan, Tejashwi said, "Chirag Paswan is not today's issue. nor is the public asking about him. But we would definitely advise Chirag Paswan that he is elder brother to me, he should get married as soon as possible."

Rahul Gandhi, who was seated alongside him, quickly added with a smile, "That applies to me as well."

The exchange continued when Tejashwi remarked, "Papa (Lalu Yadav) has been saying this for a long time." To which Rah...