Bihar’s opposition powerhouse Rashtriya Janata Dal made headlines Sunday by installing Tejashwi Yadav as its executive president, a role poised to amplify his influence in the state’s volatile politics. The emotional handover unfolded with Tejashwi seeking paternal blessings from Lalu Prasad Yadav, evoking images of dynastic succession.
This elevation is widely interpreted as RJD’s proactive response to organizational lethargy and electoral setbacks. Tejashwi, with his aggressive oratory and focus on jobs and justice, embodies the party’s revival hopes. Workers across districts voiced unbridled joy, foreseeing a reinvigorated challenge to Nitish Kumar’s regime.
Prominent leaders echoed the optimism, asserting that Tejashwi’s vision will streamline strategies and expand outreach. The official X announcement captured the mood: ‘Welcoming a new era with Shri Tejashwi Yadav as RJD Executive President.’
Contrastingly, discord reared its head through Rohini Acharya’s acerbic tweet. She derided the appointment as the ‘puppet crowning’ by ‘infiltrator syndicates’ and ‘thakur sycophants,’ mourning the demise of her father’s political innings. Her earlier post had lambasted the party’s drift under external influences, alleging sabotage of Lalu’s legacy.
This public family feud lays bare RJD’s internal fault lines, pitting traditionalists against modernizers. For Tejashwi, consolidating power means navigating these treacherous waters while building coalitions for 2025 polls.
The ripple effects are already felt, with allies watching closely. If Tejashwi can channel this momentum into tangible gains, RJD could reclaim its stature. Otherwise, the taunts from his own kin might foreshadow deeper turmoil.