Rabri Devi Says Bihar Wants Tejashwi As CM

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi on Thursday exuded confidence in the victory of his son and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav, saying that the public of Bihar has made up their mind to make him the Chief Minister.

She further asserted that Tejashwi fulfils what he says.

Speaking to ANI, Rabri Devi said, “The public of Bihar has made up their mind to make Tejashwi Yadav the Chief Minister of Bihar. He is a youth and a new leader. Tejashwi Yadav fulfils what he says.”

Asked about his elder son and expelled RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav contesting elections separately as JJD (Janshakti Janta Dal), Rabri Devi said, “He is right at his place (theek hai, apne jagah pe theek hai woh).”

Mahagathbandhan has earlier declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate and Mukesh Sahani as their Deputy Chief Minister face.

On Tuesday, the Mahagathbandhan released its manifesto titled ‘Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran’, outlining key promises ahead of the polls, while addressing a joint press conference in Patna.

Earlier today, Tejashwi Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA of exploiting Bihar for votes while setting up industries in Gujarat, keeping the state “captive.”

Yadav stressed that the 2025 Bihar Election is an opportunity for the people to “drive” the NDA government out of power for the sake of state progress.

“Political parties exploit Bihar for votes and establish industries in Gujarat, keeping Bihar captive. This election, people have an opportunity to drive them out for the state’s progress. I appeal to the citizens of Bihar to unite and prevent these parties from returning to power,” Tejashwi Yadav told reporters.

He also accused the government of bribing ten lakh women by distributing money into their bank accounts. He was referring to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Scheme, which provides women with an initial grant of Rs 10,000 to start their own businesses.

“The government is distributing money to women’s accounts, alleging it as a bribe before the election, but how can the Election Commission permit this?” he questioned.

Earlier, Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that he had never seen a home minister who cited the lack of land as the reason for not setting up industries in Bihar.

Bihar will go to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results set to be declared on November 14. (ANI)