In a forceful and confident statement, Tejashwi Yadav — leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the projected face of the opposition coalition in Bihar — dismissed the recent exit-poll projections showing a strong win for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He accused the forecasters of underestimating his alliance, and reiterated his belief that his bloc will form the next government in the state with him as the chief ministerial candidate.
Yadav announced that he will form his government on November 18, giving a clear and confident timeline ahead of results. He used the occasion to criticise the Opposition’s governance record, alleging rampant corruption and misgovernance under the current regime, and pledged a swift reversal of that record.
The exit-polls — which place the NDA comfortably ahead and the opposition trailing — serve as the backdrop to this strong assertion. Analysts highlight that while polling predictions are not definitive, the sheer confidence of Yadav’s pronouncement signals a strategic posture aimed at shaping public perception and pre-empting any narrative of defeat.
For the common citizen of Bihar, Tejashwi messaging centres around hope and change: a promise to wrest control, challenge prevailing power structures, and deliver accountability. It remains uncertain if his speech will turn into electoral success, but it has clearly raised the political stakes in Bihar. As the journey to November 18 accelerates, all eyes will be on whether his forecast materialises.
