Political Tensions Rise: Tejashwi Yadav's Candidacy Sparks Debate

Bihar's political landscape intensifies as Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary criticizes RJD's strategy to position Tejashwi Yadav as CM candidate. Accusations of misrule under Lalu Prasad's leadership surface, amidst upcoming assembly elections scheduled for November. The political maneuvering of the INDIA bloc adds further complexity to the electoral contest.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has made strong allegations against RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, accusing him of destabilizing alliance partners within the INDIA bloc by fielding competing candidates. The aim, Choudhary claims, is to secure his son Tejashwi Yadav's position as the chief ministerial candidate for the approaching state assembly elections.

The announcement of Yadav as the CM face has been met with sharp criticism from the BJP, who label the day as a setback for democracy due to his lineage with Lalu Prasad, a figure they associate with past governance failures in Bihar characterized by corruption and fear.

The assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to occur in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with the anticipation of results on November 14. This development adds a new layer of complexity to the electoral race, amplifying existing political tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)