The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar’s single largest party, has announced candidates for 143 Assembly seats, with the list reflecting Tejashwi Yadav’s growing command and strategic influence. Since taking charge from his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi has been steering the party toward a broader social and developmental agenda aimed at reshaping RJD’s traditional image.

Once targeted by the opposition’s “Jungle Raj” narrative, the RJD is now projecting itself as a progressive force centered on socio-economic growth, strict law enforcement, and job creation. Tejashwi’s campaign focuses on inclusivity, with slogans like “A to Z” and “BAAP”, representing Bahujan (backwards and Dalits), Agada (forwards), Aadhi Aabadi (women), Pichda, and the poor, underscoring his attempt to diversif

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