A Bihar police constable, Deepak Kumar, has been removed from duty after a video showed him dancing on RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's orders during Holi celebrations. The incident has sparked political outcry, with opposition leaders condemning Yadav's behavior as reminiscent of RJD's past conduct.
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