Tejashwi Yadav Announced as Chief Ministerial Candidate by INDIA Bloc Ahead of Bihar Polls

The INDIA bloc has declared Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar assembly elections. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot announced the decision with backing from key party figures and shared plans for deputy CMs from various communities, aiming to project unity within the coalition.

In a strategic move to demonstrate unity, the opposition INDIA bloc has named Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. This decision comes amidst attempts to resolve internal disagreements within the coalition.

Key figures from the Congress, including Ashok Gehlot and Mallikarjun Kharge, have shown their support for Yadav. The coalition has also pledged to appoint deputy chief ministers from different community sections to resonate with Bihar's diverse social fabric.

Despite the announcement, the NDA has criticized the INDIA bloc's apparent discord, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah suggested that the NDA will contest under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. The BJP remains vigilant over claims of disunity among its opponents as elections approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)