Saralnama110 seats were won by the Bihar Mahagathbandhan in 2020 under Tejashwi Yadav's leadership. The alliance has now named him its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections. Tejashwi, 34, has reasserted his position as the Opposition's key leader despite pressure from allies. He promises 200 free power units for the poor and a ₹2,500 monthly scheme for women. The RJD leader faces challenges in expanding his party's social base beyond Muslims and Yadavs. Tejashwi claims he has set the election narrative around jobs and employment. He aims to counter the NDA's 'jungle raj' allegations by citing crime data from Nitish Kumar's 20-year rule. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 110 seats were won by the Bihar Mahagathbandhan in 2020 under Tejashwi Yadav's leadership
- The alliance has now named him its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections
- Tejashwi, 34, has reasserted his position as the Opposition's key leader despite pressure from allies