Gaya, Oct. 27 -- After Congress shared a post calling Rahul Gandhi "Jan Nayak", a title historically linked to Bihar's socialist icon Karpuri Thakur, Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Monday that the title of "Jan-Nayak" cannot be self-assumed but must be bestowed by the people.

Speaking to ANI, Manjhi emphasised, "The title of 'Jan-Nayak' is given by the people of the country; it can't be self-claimed."

Slamming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Manjhi said that if he too is being referred to as "Jan-Nayak," it would demean the legacy of the title once associated with the revered socialist leader Karpoori Thakur.

"I was told people referred to Tejashwi Yadav as 'Jan-Nayak'. Then, this is an insult to th...