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Patna, Nov 17 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held an important review meeting on Monday to assess its performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.
During the meeting, party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav made a decisive announcement: Tejashwi Yadav will remain the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly.
The decision puts an end to speculation over Tejashwi’s future role and confirms that the party will chart its political path under his leadership.
In a detailed review, senior party leaders discussed the reasons for RJD not achieving the expected results.
Concerns were raised over weak communication with voters at the grassroots level.
Leaders said the party failed to effectively convey its message to women and young voters, who played a crucial role in this election.
Some leaders also alleged that rival parties influenced women voters by offering them Rs 10,000, an issue the party wants to investigate further.
According to sources present in the meeting, Tejashwi Yadav expressed his desire to continue working only as a party worker and indicated that he was ready to step aside.
However, his suggestion was categorically rejected by senior leaders including MLAs and former MLAs.
They unanimously urged Tejashwi to continue as the leader of the opposition, demonstrating strong internal consensus and confidence in his leadership.
Lalu Prasad Yadav immediately accepted the collective recommendation.
Addressing the party leaders, he said, “Internal disputes will be resolved by the people inside, so you do not need to worry.”
His statement helped calm any concerns about internal divisions and confirmed his position as the central figure maintaining party unity.
RJD has now instructed all its MLAs to play a strong and vocal role in the Assembly.
With the leadership question resolved, the party plans to move on from the disappointment of the election results.
Under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD will focus on addressing organizational shortcomings and preparing for future political challenges with a renewed emphasis on public issues.
–IANS
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