Tejashwi Yadav Named Mahagathbandhan CM Candidate Bihar Election 2025
Grand Alliance ends suspense. Tejashwi leads the Bihar race with Mukesh Sahani as deputy CM face.
The Mahagathbandhan has chosen Tejashwi Yadav as its official CM candidate for the Bihar election 2025. The decision was announced at a press meet in Patna. All alliance partners stood together, marking a rare show of unity in Bihar politics.
Mukesh Sahani, chief of the Vikassheel Insaan Party, will be the deputy CM face. The move balances the alliance’s social equation and aims to draw support from EBC and OBC groups.
A Long-Awaited Decision
For weeks, the Opposition debated seat sharing and leadership. On Wednesday, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot confirmed that the INDIA bloc had reached a consensus. He said Tejashwi’s youth and energy represent “Bihar’s hope for change.”
Tejashwi thanked alliance leaders and promised to focus on jobs, education, and law and order. He challenged the NDA to reveal its CM face, saying, “We have clarity; they have confusion.”
What It Means
The choice of Tejashwi as Mahagathbandhan CM candidate Bihar election gives the Opposition a clear direction. The RJD leader aims to unite young voters and ride the wave of anti-incumbency. By naming Sahani as his deputy, the alliance signals inclusion and social outreach.
However, seat-sharing talks and campaign coordination remain hurdles. The NDA has not yet named its own CM candidate, keeping the political suspense alive.
The Road Ahead
The announcement sets the stage for a direct face-off between the Grand Alliance and the ruling NDA. Bihar now braces for a battle between continuity and change — and Tejashwi stands at the heart of it.
