Synopsis
Ahead of a crucial meeting between Congress leaders and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari emphasized the unity of the Mahagathbandhan, dismissing rumors of division while reaffirming Tejashwi's position as the Chief Ministerial candidate.Key Takeaways
- Mahagathbandhan remains united under Tejashwi Yadav.
- Speculation about internal rifts dismissed by spokesperson.
- NDA leadership questioned amid multiple CM candidates.
- Tejashwi to consult with Lalu Prasad at AIIMS.
- Political analysts view visit as strategic.
Patna, April 15 (NationPress) In anticipation of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and prominent leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming discussions with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari declared that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar is firm and united.
"The Mahagathbandhan is incredibly strong under Tejashwi Yadav's guidance. There is absolute clarity regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate - it is Tejashwi Yadav," Tiwari stated, dismissing any rumors of discord.
He also criticized the NDA, remarking: "Every leader in the NDA aspires to be Chief Minister - some are promoting Samrat Choudhary, while Jitan Ram Manjhi claims that decisions will be made post-elections. This illustrates the turmoil within their faction."
While Tiwari anticipates a formal acknowledgment from Congress soon, party leaders have yet to officially recognize Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial face.
The upcoming meeting with Kharge and Rahul Gandhi aims to finalize alliance strategies, including seat allocations and leadership positions.
Tejashwi is also set to visit RJD chief Lalu Prasad at AIIMS Delhi, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Political analysts interpret this visit as an opportunity to solidify crucial decisions in consultation with his father and party leader.
JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar has sharply criticized Tejashwi and questioned Congress's potential endorsement of his leadership.
"The Congress party is renowned for its freedom struggle. Supporting someone like Tejashwi, whose father Lalu Prasad is a convicted individual in the fodder scam and is often summoned in corruption and money laundering cases - is this the alignment Congress seeks?" Kumar challenged.
He asserted that endorsing Tejashwi would tarnish the credibility of Congress.
Meanwhile, the question of NDA leadership continues to ignite political discussions. Recently, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini endorsed Samrat Choudhary as the next CM candidate, while other senior NDA leaders, like Jitan Ram Manjhi, have suggested that the final decision should be made by elected MLAs after the elections.
In an unexpected turn, Pashupati Kumar Paras, leader of the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, has declared his departure from the NDA, accusing CM Nitish Kumar of being anti-Dalit and announcing plans to contest all 243 seats in Bihar.
