Bihar's Big Battle: Tejashwi Named CM Face, But Alliance Crumbles As 50 Leaders Quit

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UPDATED: Oct 23, 2025 11:04 IST

This special report unpacks the high-stakes political drama in Bihar as the Mahagathbandhan names Tejashwi Yadav its Chief Ministerial candidate ahead of the assembly polls. The alliance faces significant internal turmoil, highlighted by the resignation of 50 RJD leaders from the Extremely Backward Cell in Darbhanga, alongside a high-voltage campaign launched by the BJP, with top figures like Amit Shah and JP Nadda hitting the ground. A dissenting RJD leader, quoting Tejashwi's own words, said, 'Tejaswi Prasad jadhav Ji hamesha manch se kahaa karte the Ki jiski jitani hichedari uski utani bhagidari milegi'. The bulletin analyses Tejashwi Yadav's leadership challenges, including overcoming the 'Jungle Raj' legacy of the RJD's past and expanding his party's appeal beyond its traditional Muslim-Yadav voter base.

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