After days of negotiations, the Congress Thursday finally announced RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the chief minister face of the Mahagathbandhan. In addition, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani was declared the alliance’s deputy chief minister face, with Congress leader Ashok Gehlot saying they could consider other names too as Deputy CMs after the polls.

The Indian Express had reported that among the main issues holding up the seat-sharing deal between the RJD and Congress was the Congress’s refusal to endorse Tejashwi as the CM face before the polls.

The announcement regarding Tejashwi and Sahani was made by senior Congress leader Gehlot at a joint INDIA bloc press briefing showcasing “unity” between the allies in Bihar. In attendance were Gehlot, Tejashwi, Sahani, CPI

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