Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Tejashwi Targets Nitish Kumar's Vote Bank in Bihar
Tejashwi Yadav is trying to get votes from people who usually vote for Nitish Kumar.
He's doing this by bringing in leaders from the Kushwaha community, who often support Nitish.
The Kushwahas are a significant group in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar's support comes from the Kurmi and Kushwaha groups.
Tejashwi is also working with other groups, but Nitish still has a strong base with help from the BJP.
Tejashwi Yadav aims to challenge Nitish Kumar's 'Luv-Kush' vote bank in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Renu Kushwaha, a senior leader, joined RJD, signaling Tejashwi's intent to build a broader caste coalition.
The 'Luv-Kush' vote bank is comprised of Kurmi and Kushwaha communities, traditionally supporting Nitish Kumar.
Kushwahas make up approximately 4.2% of Bihar's population and influence many assembly constituencies.
Nitish Kumar and the BJP remain a strong force, despite challenges from the RJD.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Kumar, Renu Kushwaha, Kurmi and Kushwaha communities.
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav is attempting to build a broader caste coalition to challenge Nitish Kumar's support base.
- When
- Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To win the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections by reshaping the political landscape.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategy
Nitish Kumar's Position
Political Strategy
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategy
Building a broad coalition including Kushwahas and other groups to win elections.
Nitish Kumar's Position
N/A
- Target
- Nitish Kumar's 'Luv-Kush' vote bank
- Key Figure
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Recent Political Move
- Renu Kushwaha joins RJD
- Political Context
- 2025 Bihar Assembly elections
- Key Communities
- Kushwaha, Kurmi
