Bihar Election 2025: Tejashwi Yadav Wins Third Consecutive Term, Eyes Chief Minister Post
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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Opposition's INDIA bloc or Mahagathbandhan, has secured a third consecutive term from his traditional bastion of Raghopur in Vaishali district. The election results, announced on November 14, saw Tejashwi leading against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Satish Kumar Yadav. Tejashwi's victory is a significant boost to his prospects of becoming the next chief minister of Bihar. As the face of the state's younger political generation, he has positioned himself as the primary challenger to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Tejashwi's campaign focused on promises of employment, social justice, and development, which resonated with the voters. His performance in the 2020 assembly election, when the Mahagathbandhan fell just short of forming the government, strengthened his standing as the state's principal opposition leader and a key voice against the BJP-JD(U) alliance. As the younger son of RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, Tejashwi has been a prominent figure in Bihar politics for over a decade. He made his political debut in the 2015 assembly election, contesting from Raghopur and won comfortably. Since then, he has emerged as the principal opposition leader in Bihar, known for his sharp attacks on the BJP-JD(U) alliance and his consistent emphasis on employment, social justice, and governance reform. The BJP has fielded Satish Kumar Yadav to challenge Tejashwi in Raghopur, which has been a politically sensitive constituency for years. The seat has alternated between RJD and JD(U)-BJP alliances since 1995, making it a prestige battle for both parties this election. Tejashwi's victory in Raghopur is expected to give him a strong bargaining position in the formation of the next government in Bihar. However, the final outcome will depend on the overall performance of the Mahagathbandhan in the assembly election.
