Bhojpuri actor and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is facing questions on social media over his public presence during the ongoing Bihar floods, with viral videos also linking the issue to his daughter Rhiti Tiwari’s appearance on Bigg Boss 20. The claims have sparked a debate online, but there is no independent confirmation that Tiwari has been absent from all flood-related responsibilities or that he has been prioritising his daughter’s television career over relief work.
The controversy comes as Bihar continues to deal with serious flooding. According to reports citing the state’s disaster management authorities, nearly 49.4 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected. On September 15, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary transferred ₹579.23 crore in relief assistance to 8,27,472 affected families, with each eligible family receiving ₹7,000.
Why Is Manoj Tiwari Being Questioned?
The immediate controversy stems from videos circulating on social media in which people question where Manoj Tiwari is while parts of Bihar remain affected by flooding.
One viral video claims that political leaders visit Bihar to seek votes during elections but are difficult to see among flood-affected communities during a crisis. The video then connects Tiwari’s daughter Rhiti’s Bigg Boss 20 appearance with the criticism, suggesting that he has been more involved in promoting her television career.
However, the claims made in the viral videos have not been independently verified.
Reports from Aaj Tak and Zoom TV both make clear that the allegations circulating online should be treated as public reactions and social-media claims rather than facts.
There is also no verified evidence in the reports reviewed for this article showing that Manoj Tiwari was physically present at a Bigg Boss promotional event on September 15 while deliberately avoiding Bihar flood-relief responsibilities.
What Is the Connection to Rhiti Tiwari and Bigg Boss 20?
Rhiti Tiwari, Manoj Tiwari’s daughter, is one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
The season premiered on September 6, 2026. Rhiti’s participation was formally promoted through a Bigg Boss promo featuring her father. In the promotional segment, Manoj appeared on stage with Rhiti before she entered the show, while Salman Khan joked about Manoj’s earlier Bigg Boss experience.
Rhiti is a singer-songwriter, composer and producer, and her entry has attracted additional attention because of her father’s established public profile. India Today reported that she is 25 and has worked across music, business and other professional interests before joining the reality show.
The connection between Manoj and the show is therefore real, but that does not by itself establish the wider allegations being made in the viral videos.
Rhiti Tiwari Has Also Spoken About the Pressure of Her Father’s Identity
Rhiti’s participation in Bigg Boss has brought considerable attention to her relationship with her father’s public image.
During the show, she spoke about the pressure of being Manoj Tiwari’s daughter and said that people often associate her opinions with those of her father. She also spoke about receiving severe online abuse, including threats, because of her family identity. Her comments have been reported by several established publications.
She has also discussed her parents’ separation and explained why she is currently focused on her career rather than romantic relationships. The Indian Express reported that Rhiti connected her views on relationships to seeing her parents separate.
These comments have added another layer to the discussion around her Bigg Boss appearance, particularly because much of the attention surrounding her continues to involve her father’s name.
Manoj Tiwari Had Appeared With Rhiti Before Her Entry
The suggestion that Manoj Tiwari was involved in Rhiti’s Bigg Boss launch is supported by the show’s promotional material.
Ahead of the season premiere, Manoj appeared with Rhiti in a promo in which he explained that he had come to accompany his daughter rather than return to the show himself. Salman Khan also referenced Tiwari’s memorable Bigg Boss 4 dispute involving eggs and jokingly warned Rhiti not to follow her father’s example.
Manoj’s connection with Bigg Boss therefore predates his daughter’s participation. He was himself a contestant on the fourth season of the reality show.
Bihar Flood Situation Remains the Larger Issue
The social-media controversy comes against the backdrop of a substantial flood emergency in Bihar.
Reports on September 15 said flooding had affected approximately 49.36 lakh people in 15 districts, including Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Purnia, Madhepura and Arwal.
The state government has begun transferring financial assistance to affected families. PTI reported that 8.27 lakh families received ₹7,000 each through direct benefit transfers, amounting to ₹579.23 crore. A central team led by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also scheduled to visit Bihar to assess the flood situation.
The scale of the crisis explains why the question of public representatives’ visibility and involvement has become politically sensitive.
What Is Confirmed — and What Is Not?
What is confirmed is that Bihar is dealing with widespread flooding, that Rhiti Tiwari is participating in Bigg Boss 20, and that Manoj Tiwari appeared with her during the show’s promotional launch.
What remains unverified are the claims circulating in viral videos that Manoj Tiwari has been neglecting flood-affected people specifically because he is occupied with promoting his daughter’s Bigg Boss career.
No reliable evidence reviewed for this article establishes that connection as fact.
For now, the controversy is primarily a social-media-driven debate over the public role of a prominent actor-politician during a major crisis. The criticism may continue, but the allegations should not be presented as confirmed reporting unless evidence emerges to substantiate them.
