Daijiworld Media Network - Patna

Patna, Oct 21: A video purportedly showing an attempt to physically assault Jan Suraaj Party Bihar president Manoj Bharti has surfaced, triggering reactions in political circles on Wednesday.

The video, reportedly 15 to 20 days old, allegedly shows an individual confronting Bharti inside the Jan Suraaj Party office premises while he was leaving in a car.

According to an official, the individual allegedly abused Bharti, grabbed him by the collar and attempted to slap him. Party workers present at the spot intervened and defused the situation.

The dispute reportedly arose over the alleged non-payment of rent for a car that had been used by the party office for around two years. However, the claim regarding unpaid rental dues has not been independently verified.

Following the incident, Bharti submitted a written communication to the Patliputra police station, informing the police about the matter and requesting steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Police said the communication did not seek registration of an FIR. An enquiry was conducted, during which Jan Suraaj representatives informed the police that the matter had been resolved through a settlement between the parties.

The individual accused of misbehaviour also reportedly apologised to Bharti. No FIR has been registered in connection with the incident.

When contacted for its response, the Jan Suraaj Party said the matter had been resolved amicably through reconciliation between the parties concerned. However, an official statement from the party is awaited.

Sources said the party hires vehicles from time to time for official purposes. A large number of vehicles were also hired for campaigning during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, and the party paid the rental charges, they said.

A party official said hiring vehicles for organisational work was a routine practice.

The incident has drawn public attention, raising questions about the party’s image and functioning.