What Are Tejashwi Yadav's Assets Worth in the Bihar Elections?

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Key Takeaways
- Tejashwi Yadav has declared assets of Rs 8.1 crore.
- His wife Rajshree Yadav holds assets worth Rs 1.88 crore.
- Tejashwi has Rs 1.5 lakh in cash and significant liabilities.
- Thousands of supporters showcased strength during his nomination.
- Tejashwi aims for a third consecutive win from the Raghopur constituency.
Patna, Oct 15 (NationPress) The former Deputy Chief Minister and prominent Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) figure Tejashwi Yadav submitted his nomination papers for the Raghopur assembly constituency in Vaishali district on Wednesday, marking his third consecutive run for this seat.
In the affidavit accompanying his nomination, Tejashwi Yadav reported total assets valued at approximately Rs 8.1 crore, which includes movable assets of Rs 6.12 crore and immovable assets amounting to Rs 1.88 crore.
His spouse, Rajshree Yadav, reported assets totaling Rs 1.88 crore, which comprises Rs 59.69 lakh in immovable property.
The affidavit also disclosed that Tejashwi possesses Rs 1.5 lakh in cash, while Rajshree has Rs 1 lakh.
He maintains multiple bank accounts and has liabilities totaling Rs 55.55 lakh, which includes joint loans with his brother Tej Pratap Yadav and mother Rabri Devi.
Additionally, Tejashwi Yadav reported gold holdings of 200 grams and 2 kilograms of silver, while Rajshree possesses 480 grams of gold.
The total government dues associated with Tejashwi amount to Rs 1.35 crore, while his wife has no dues or liabilities.
The nomination filing turned into a significant demonstration of strength for the RJD, with thousands of supporters taking part in a roadshow.
Key party leaders, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, and Sanjay Yadav, joined Tejashwi during the nomination process.
Before filing his papers, Tejashwi addressed the media, stating, “The people of Raghopur have trusted me twice. This is my third nomination, and I am confident they will bless me again. The people of Bihar are tired of crime, corruption, and unemployment. This time, change is certain — Bihar will get a Grand Alliance government.”
Tejashwi Yadav was first elected from Raghopur in 2015, a constituency predominantly inhabited by the Yadav community, and successfully retained the seat in 2020.
In a pointed critique of the ruling JDU, Tejashwi remarked, “The JDU is now being led by Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, and Vijay Chaudhary. These three have sold out to the BJP. Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United is no more.”