INDIA Bloc Declares Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as Chief Ministerial Face for Bihar
The opposition alliance, INDIA bloc, has finally declared RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the chief ministerial face for Bihar, with VIP president Mukesh Sahani as his deputy, in an attempt to resolve disputes and project unity ahead of the elections. The announcement was made by senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, who also expressed the Congress party's support for Tejashwi, citing his commitment and long-term future in politics. Tejashwi thanked the INDIA bloc leaders for reposing faith in him and assured the people of Bihar that he would never compromise on corruption and would spare nobody accused of a crime.
Key Takeaways:
- Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has been declared as the chief ministerial face for Bihar by the INDIA bloc, with VIP president Mukesh Sahani as his deputy.
- The announcement was made by senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, who claimed that the decision had the backing of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi.
- Tejashwi expressed gratitude to the INDIA bloc leaders and assured the people of Bihar that he would never compromise on corruption and would spare nobody accused of a crime.
- The announcement was made at a media conference in Patna, where Tejashwi was announced as the CM face, with Mukesh Sahani as his deputy.
- The opposition alliance has been in turmoil over the issue of who would be the CM face, with the Congress maintaining silence until now.
Statistics:
- The INDIA bloc has declared Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the chief ministerial face for Bihar.
- The opposition alliance has been in turmoil over the issue of who would be the CM face for Bihar.
- The two-phase polling for Bihar will start from November 6.
- The last date for withdrawal of candidatures for the second phase is October 26.
Sources:
- The Times of India: "INDIA bloc declares Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as CM face for Bihar"
- Press release by Congress: "Congress declares Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as CM face for Bihar"
- Statement by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav: "I thank the INDIA bloc leaders for reposing faith in me"