With Bihar elections approaching and allies demanding more seats, Tejashwi Yadav makes a big statement to boost his position in the Mahagathbandhan.
Tejashwi Yadav Makes Big Election Promise in Bihar
At a rally in Muzaffarpur, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that he will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections — not literally, but in spirit. He appealed to voters to treat every RJD candidate as his representative and vote in his name.
“This time, Tejashwi will contest all 243 seats… Vote in my name,” he told the crowd.
Trouble in the Alliance Over Seat-Sharing
His statement comes as tensions rise within the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance):
- RJD wants to keep a large share of seats.
- Allies like the Congress, VIP, and Left parties are asking for more.
- New parties like JMM and LJP (Paras faction) are also part of the alliance now.
In 2020:
- RJD contested 144 seats, won 75.
- Congress contested 70 seats, won 19 — now wants the same or more.
Congress and Allies Want Fair Distribution
Congress leader Krishna Allavaru said that when new parties join, everyone must give up some seats:
“All parties should share both strong and weak seats fairly.”
This means RJD may need to give up some “good” seats to keep the alliance together.
Tejashwi Targets BJP
Tejashwi also accused the BJP of trying to take away voting rights:
“We must all unite and remove this government. Tejashwi will work to take Bihar forward.”
He stood by Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra, calling it a fight to protect democracy.
BJP Replies: “You Can’t Do It Alone”
The BJP said Tejashwi’s statement is just a pressure tactic. BJP leader Neeraj Kumar said:
“You don’t have the strength to contest all 243 seats. People will vote for Nitish Kumar and PM Modi, not for scams and fake promises.”
Summary: What This Means for Bihar
- Seat-sharing talks are tense within the alliance.
- Tejashwi wants to be seen as the main leader of the alliance.
- Allies want fair treatment and better seat allocation.
- The BJP is watching closely, ready to attack any signs of division.
What Happens Next?
- More seat-sharing meetings between alliance parties.
- RJD will have to negotiate carefully to keep allies on board.
- Tejashwi’s statement could help him gain public support and put pressure on allies.
