SaralnamaThe AIMIM party has criticized the Bihar opposition alliance for naming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as CM face and VIP chief Mukesh Sahni as Deputy CM face. AIMIM UP president Shaukat Ali questioned the representation, noting Muslims make up 17.7% of Bihar's population. The alliance announced Yadav as CM candidate on in Patna. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot praised Yadav's commitment and said multiple deputy CMs would be appointed. Gehlot highlighted unemployment and other issues, stating people want change. He said the Bihar election is crucial as the whole country is watching. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The AIMIM party has criticized the Bihar opposition alliance for naming RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as CM face and VIP chief Mukesh Sahni as Deputy CM face
- AIMIM UP president Shaukat Ali questioned the representation, noting Muslims make up 17.7% of Bihar's population
- The alliance announced Yadav as CM candidate on 24 Aug 2023 in Patna