RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has started working on Plan B in Bihar politics. He met IP Gupta, leader of the Pan community, who recently left Congress and formed his own party. The meeting took place at Gupta’s Patna residence. Tejashwi’s move came after VIP leader Mukesh Sahni began drifting from the opposition alliance. IP Gupta earlier drew huge attention with his Gandhi Maidan rally in Patna, which caused major traffic jams.
On social media, Gupta shared photos of the meeting but didn’t confirm joining the grand alliance. Through poetic words, he hinted at seeking a role in Bihar politics. Gupta, president of All India Pan Mahasangh, has strong backing in the Paan and Tanti-Tatma communities. He is fighting to include the Tanti-Tatma group in the Scheduled Caste list, after their 2024 reclassification by the Supreme Court.
His influence is strongest in the Mithila and Kosi regions. Though his community forms only 2% of Bihar’s population, it can decide close contests. Tejashwi’s outreach to Gupta may shape Bihar politics ahead of future elections.
