Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has predicted that the Narendra Modi-led government at the center could fall by August. He urged party workers to be prepared for early elections, claiming that the government is weak and vulnerable.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has criticized Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav’s claims that no important ministries were given to leaders from Bihar in Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers. Singh stated that the people of India and Bihar have entrusted Yadav with a ‘jhunjhuna’ (rattle toy), hence his remarks. Singh defended the portfolio allocation of the new Union Council of Ministers, emphasizing that it was based on specific reasons beyond Yadav’s comprehension. He urged Yadav to continue playing with his ‘jhunjhuna’ and avoid making such statements.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj K. Jha believes the 2024 General Elections have shattered the “teflon coating” of invincibility surrounding brand Modi and exposed the NDA as a coalition of contradictions. Despite not meeting their target of 20 seats in Bihar, Jha highlights that the INDIA bloc, including RJD, has expanded its vote share and attracted new communities. He emphasizes that Tejashwi Yadav’s “MY-BAAP” campaign successfully broadened their appeal beyond their traditional vote bank and that the party remains committed to building a wider social coalition.
In a high-stakes electoral battle, Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Ram Kripal Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ram Kripal Yadav will face off once again in the Pataliputra constituency. Yadav, a former confidant of Lalu Prasad Yadav, left the RJD in 2009 to join the BJP after being denied a ticket. Bharti, on the other hand, is seeking to establish her own political standing within the BJP, where her brother Tejashwi Yadav has emerged as his father’s successor. The Pataliputra seat serves as a microcosm of the broader electoral contest in Bihar, with the RJD and BJP locked in a fierce battle amid the disintegration of the Janata Dal (United).
Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, is the richest candidate in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in Bihar, with declared assets worth ₹36 crore. The other wealthy candidates include Congress’ Ajay Nishad (₹29 crore) and BJP’s Raj Bhushan Choudhary (₹16 crore), both contesting from the Muzaffarpur seat. In total, 80 candidates are vying for votes in five constituencies on May 20th, including 13 with serious criminal charges and 15 with general criminal cases. Notably, Saran, once an RJD stronghold, is witnessing a shift in dynamics with the fielding of Rohini Acharya against BJP’s Rajiv Pratap Rudy and LJP (Ram Vilas)’ Chirag Paswan facing off against RJD’s Shiv Chandra Ram in Hajipur.
Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, is campaigning in Saran Lok Sabha constituency ahead of the upcoming polls. In an interview, she questioned the BJP’s allegations of ‘Parivarvaad’ while defending her party’s position. Acharya also addressed comments by deputy CM Samrat Choudhry, PM Narendra Modi, and Nitish Kumar, and outlined her plans for Saran if elected.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan has threatened legal action against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for making “false” statements about his stand on reservations. Paswan has denied Yadav’s claims that he advocated scrapping reservations for affluent Dalits and challenged Yadav to produce any such statement. Despite their close personal relationship, political rivalry has strained their rapport.
Pappu Yadav, the Congress candidate for Purnia Lok Sabha seat, has criticized Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for his impatience and lack of patience. He made these remarks in response to queries from journalists who drew his attention to speeches by Yadav who has been campaigning intensively for the RJD candidate Bima Bharti. A video clip of this remark has gone viral, with political commentators viewing the utterances as a sign of desperation on the part of Tejashwi.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for resorting to divisive politics and ignoring the pressing concerns of the people. Yadav called on Modi to abandon politics of hatred and address issues like poverty, unemployment, and inflation.
