Gandhi’s remarks come amid ongoing workers’ protests over minimum wage demands, which turned violent on Monday with stone-pelting and torching of vehicles after an altercation with the police.

The explosion reportedly occurred around 2 pm in a boiler tube at the Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village. After receiving initial information, local administration and police teams rushed to the site and launched rescue efforts.

Politically active for over three decades, Choudhary has earned a big name in Bihar politics. He has earned enormous wealth during his long political career. His wife and family own a significant portion including various agricultural lands in Bihar.