'Tejashwi will become CM after Bihar assembly election': Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu's statement came amid controversy over an invitation to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's possible return to the opposition INDIA bloc.
Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad
Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad (File photo)
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PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad confirmed on Tuesday that his younger son and former deputy chief minister, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, would become the chief minister of Bihar after the assembly elections later this year.

Lalu's statement came amid controversy over an invitation to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's possible return to the opposition INDIA bloc. Nitish, however, repeatedly said that he would stay with the NDA and would not go anywhere.

Talking to media persons on the sidelines of the 'Dahi-Chura Bhoj' organised at the 10 Circular Road residence of former CM Rabri Devi, Lalu said that Tejashwi would become chief minister after the 2025 assembly elections.

"Is baar Tejashwi hi CM honge (This time Tejashwi will become CM)," he said.

He asked workers of the party to work hard to ensure the victory of RJD candidates in the assembly polls, due to be held in October-November.

"There should not be any latches at polling booths. Be in touch with voters and apprise them of works done under the Mahagathbandhan government," Lalu told the workers.

The RJD chief's statement came days after he invited Nitish to rejoin the opposition camp to defeat the BJP in the elections.

Even on Tuesday, Lalu's eldest daughter and MP from Patliputra, Misa Bharti, said that the doors for Nitish were open and RJD would welcome him if the latter thinks so.

Misa said that nothing can be predicted in politics. "Auspicious work will start after Makar Sankranti, which is being celebrated in a traditional way across Bihar on Tuesday," she said in an oblique reference to the possibility of Nitish's JD(U)'s return to the Opposition camp.

In response to a media query, Misa said that there have been instances in the past when the state's political dynamics changed after 'Makar Sankranti'. Nitish had dumped RJD and joined hands with BJP to form the NDA government on January 28 last year.

When asked whether Nitish will come to Rabri Devi's residence to participate in 'Dahi-Chura Bhoj', the RJD MP said that it would be good if he (Nitish) comes.

"Nitish Ji is like our guardian, he is most welcome if he reunites with the Grand Alliance," he asserted.

On the other hand, Union Minister and LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan took a jibe at RJD for projecting Tejashwi as the next CM of Bihar.

"The NDA will contest the assembly elections with full energy and dedication, ensuring its return to power after the assembly elections," he told the media on the sidelines of 'Dahi-Chura Bhoj' at his party office in the state capital.

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