Tejashwi Named CM Face, Sahani Deputy CM for Bihar Polls

Saralnama

Tejashwi Yadav was announced as the chief minister face of the Mahagathbandhan for Bihar elections on in Patna. Mukesh Sahani of VIP was named deputy CM candidate. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint INDIA bloc press briefing. Tejashwi thanked alliance leaders and said all Biharis would be 'Change Makers'. He questioned why the NDA hasn't named Nitish Kumar as CM face. The seat-sharing deal was not announced. Some friendly fights between allies are still possible in about a dozen seats. The joint manifesto is expected. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 20:03 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Tejashwi Yadav was announced as the chief minister face of the Mahagathbandhan for Bihar elections on 26 Oct 2023 in Patna
• Mukesh Sahani of VIP was named deputy CM candidate
• Congress leader Ashok Gehlot made the announcement at a joint INDIA bloc press briefing