A light and unexpected moment from the Patna Book Fair has gone viral after a video showed Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav playfully correcting a woman who praised him in English. The incident happened at Gandhi Maidan, where Tej Pratap was visiting various book stalls and browsing through books on religion, spirituality, politics, and philosophy.
A large crowd gathered around him as he met visitors and posed for selfies. Among them was a woman from Patna, a BPSC aspirant, who excitedly approached Tej Pratap. She greeted him warmly and said, “Hello sir, I am a great fan. I have been watching all the rallies. You are amazing. The way you inspire people is amazing.” The two discussed different books, including the Bhagavad Gita, and spoke briefly about spirituality and learning.
Towards the end of the conversation, Tej Pratap advised her to focus on reading and understanding “shlokas.” His calm tone and poker-faced expression made the moment unintentionally funny. Social media users quickly picked up on the clip and reacted with humorous comments. People joked about the pronunciation, writing things like “Slokaas, not slok,” and “Shloka nahi, SHLOK padhiye.” Many users said that Tej Pratap “roasted” the woman in a light-hearted way.
JJD later posted photos from his visit on Instagram. The party shared that Tej Pratap browsed books across several subjects, interacted with readers, and learned about unique titles presented at the fair. The post also encouraged the youth to visit the Patna Book Fair, reminding them that books are great sources of knowledge, imagination, and personal growth.
The viral video highlights how everyday interactions of political leaders often turn into trending moments online. For Tej Pratap, what started as a casual conversation turned into a widely shared clip that entertained thousands. The book fair visit also reflected his interest in culture, literature, and spiritual texts, while promoting reading habits among young people in Bihar.
