The RJD has chosen Tejashwi Yadav elected as RJD legislative leader after its first major review meeting in Bihar. The decision came soon after the party’s heavy defeat in the Assembly elections. In the opening address, senior leaders discussed how Tejashwi Yadav elected as RJD legislative leader will help rebuild the organisation and strengthen the Opposition inside the Assembly.
The meeting saw the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Misa Bharti. Many MLAs and defeated candidates attended and shared their views. Some raised concerns about EVM hacking. Several leaders said the Grand Alliance was active on the ground, but the NDA was rarely seen.
Tejashwi secured the position of Leader of the Opposition because the RJD won 25 seats. A minimum of 24 seats (10% of the Assembly) is needed for the Opposition leader post. If RJD had won only 23 seats, the party would have lost this crucial role.
The review also highlighted the Grand Alliance’s poor performance. Out of 35 total seats, RJD won 25, Congress 6, CPI (ML) 2, IIP 1, and CPI (M) 1. Mukesh Sahni’s VIP could not win a single seat.
