Motihari/Patna: A controversy has erupted in Bihar’s East Champaran district after a video surfaced on Sunday showing Kalyanpur RJD MLA Manoj Yadav forcibly removing a road divider on NH-27 in Motihari. The act, carried out in the presence of administrative officials, has triggered an FIR against the legislator for obstructing government work.
The incident took place near Deepu village in Kotwa, where the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had recently closed an illegal road cut, citing frequent accidents and safety concerns. The closure was part of a broader road safety initiative. However, on Saturday, Yadav, accompanied by a group of supporters, arrived at the site and reopened the illegal cut, physically removing the divider despite the visible presence of law enforcement and administrative personnel.
The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the MLA leading the effort while police officers and local officials stand by. A uniformed officer can also be seen in the footage, raising concerns over the administration’s response—or lack thereof—to the defiance of official orders.
Kotwa police station in-charge Rajrup Rai confirmed that the incident had been reported to senior officers and said further action would follow their directives. The FIR, lodged on the basis of a complaint from NHAI, charges the MLA with interfering in official duties and disregarding road safety protocols.
Defending his actions, MLA Manoj Yadav argued that the closure of the cut would severely inconvenience local residents. He cited the low height of the nearby Kotwa overbridge, which he claimed prevents the movement of goods-laden vehicles. “This cut is essential for local connectivity. The removal of the divider will ease movement for the people,” he said.
