**Controversial Statement by Munna Shukla**
Former MLA and Bahubali leader Munna Shukla, who is contesting from the Vaishali Lok Sabha seat on the National Janata Dal ticket, made a controversial statement during his election campaign. When asked by the media about the division of votes among the Bhumihar community in Vaishali, he responded by saying that he is also a Bhumihar and not a Chamar. This statement stirred up a political storm in the area.
**Apology Issued After the Statement**
After facing backlash for his statement, Munna Shukla issued an apology. He clarified that his statement was not intended to hurt any specific community or caste. He expressed respect for all social groups and apologized if his words had caused any distress to anyone.
**Involvement in Criminal Cases**
Munna Shukla has a history of involvement in criminal cases. In 2005, he was jailed for his role in the murder of Bihar government minister Brij Bihari. Despite his criminal background, he has been actively involved in politics and has contested elections from Vaishali in the past.
**Past Electoral Performance**
Munna Shukla has contested elections from Vaishali in the past and has received a significant number of votes. In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate, he received around 2.56 lakh votes. In 2009, he contested on a JDU ticket and received 2.63 lakh votes. His entry into the electoral arena in Vaishali has made the upcoming elections interesting, especially with the presence of other prominent candidates from different communities.
वैशाली लोकसभा सीट से राजद प्रत्याशी मुन्ना शुक्ला ने दिया विवादित बयान, जिसके बाद उन्होंने माफी भी मांगी। मुन्ना शुक्ला ने पहले भी वैशाली से चुनाव लड़ा है और इस बार भूमिहार उम्मीदवारों के बीच मुकाबला होगा। पहले भी वैशाली से चुनाव लड़ चुके मुन्ना शुक्ला की चुनावी मैदान में वापसी होगी।
