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Tejashwi Yadav: The Rise of a Youthful Leader in Bihar Elections

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In the run-up to the Bihar Elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has emerged as the chief ministerial candidate of the opposition's Mahagathbandhan, a coalition of seven parties including the RJD and Congress. Yadav, 35, is confident that the people of Bihar are fed up with the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government and are eager for a change. He promises to build a "Viksit Bihar" and address issues of unemployment and migration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tejashwi Yadav dismisses claims of delay in announcing his candidature, stating that the Mahagathbandhan is united and the NDA has not declared a CM face.
  • Yadav is confident that the people of Bihar will choose the Mahagathbandhan this time, citing the NDA's loss of public trust.
  • He promises to provide 200 free electricity units, regularise community mobilisers, and create government jobs for families without government service.
  • Yadav counters allegations of "Jungle Raj" by stating that his party has delivered on its promises, including creating over 5 lakh jobs in the 17th month of his previous tenure.
  • He vows to address law and order issues and bring industry, SEZs, and IT parks to Bihar.
  • Yadav reiterates his respect for Nitish Kumar but maintains that JD-U has become a cell of the BJP and cannot work with it again.
  • He welcomes Prashant Kishor and his party to contest the elections, stating that democracy gives the right to the people to contest.

Statistics:

  • 243 seats in Bihar
  • 6 November and 11 November: Election dates
  • 14 November: Results will be announced
  • 35: Age of Tejashwi Yadav
  • Rs.10,000: Amount promised by NDA to start a business for women
  • 200 free electricity units: Promise made by RJD
  • 5 lakh: Number of jobs created in 17th month of Yadav's previous tenure
  • 14 crore: Population of Bihar, which Yadav claims will become "CMs" when he becomes Chief Minister

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Tejashwi Yadav: 'Nitish chacha has been hijacked by BJP'", Published by HT Digital Content Services.

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