Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Tejashwi Yadav to Continue as Bihar LoP After Lalu's Insistence
After the RJD's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav first said he didn't want to be the Leader of the Opposition anymore.
But his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, told him to keep the job.
Tejashwi also said his helper, Sanjay Yadav, wasn't to blame for the party's loss.
The RJD had a meeting to talk about what went wrong and how to do better next time.
Tejashwi Yadav initially refused to continue as Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly
Lalu Prasad Yadav insisted on Tejashwi's continuation, citing his leadership role
Tejashwi Yadav defended his aide Sanjay Yadav, stating he wasn't responsible for RJD's poor performance
RJD held a review meeting to assess their performance in the Bihar Assembly elections
RJD won 25 seats, a significant drop from their 2020 score of 75 seats
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Sanjay Yadav, RJD leaders and MLAs
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav initially refused to continue as Leader of the Opposition, but later agreed after Lalu Prasad Yadav insisted. The RJD held a review meeting to discuss their performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.
- When
- Monday (review meeting)
- Where
- Bihar (RJD meeting)
- Why
- To discuss the RJD's performance in the Bihar Assembly elections and decide on Tejashwi Yadav's leadership role
Tejashwi Yadav's Initial Stance
Lalu Prasad Yadav and RJD Leadership's Stance
Tejashwi Yadav's Role in Party
Tejashwi Yadav's Initial Stance
Initially refused to continue as Leader of the Opposition, offered to work as an MLA
Lalu Prasad Yadav and RJD Leadership's Stance
Lalu Prasad Yadav and senior RJD leaders insisted on Tejashwi Yadav's continuation as Leader of the Opposition
- Election Result
- RJD won 25 seats, down from 75 seats in 2020
- Tejashwi Yadav's Initial Stance
- Refused to continue as Leader of the Opposition
- Lalu Prasad Yadav's Stance
- Insisted on Tejashwi Yadav's continuation as Leader of the Opposition
- Sanjay Yadav's Role
- Defended by Tejashwi Yadav, not held responsible for RJD's poor performance
- Meeting Purpose
- Review RJD's performance in the Bihar Assembly elections and discuss future strategy
Sources
Newly elected RJD MLAs name Tejashwi Yadav as legislature party leader
Tejashwi Yadav Gets Lalu's Backing In RJD Review Meet After Poll Drubbing, Family Feud: Sources
‘Tejashwi will continue as Bihar LoP’, announces Lalu Prasad Yadav at crucial RJD meeting
Tejashwi Yadav Refused To Be Opposition Leader After RJD Rout. Lalu Insisted
No, RJD Didn't Face A 'Conspiracy' In Bihar Elections. Here's The Math Behind Its Rout
