Tejashwi's Thorny Crown: Can He Lead RJD Amidst Challenges?
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News18•30-01-2026, 14:47
Tejashwi's Thorny Crown: Can He Lead RJD Amidst Challenges?
- •Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD's national executive president, inheriting Lalu Prasad Yadav's political legacy amidst age, health, and legal issues.
- •Faces significant internal challenges including family disputes (Rohini Acharya's criticism, Tej Pratap's dissent) and maintaining party unity among MLAs.
- •Must overcome the 'Jungle Raj' image associated with RJD and modernize the party while retaining the M-Y (Muslim-Yadav) equation, which shows signs of cracking.
- •Key challenges include managing the Grand Alliance, especially with Congress's ambitions, and navigating multiple inherited legal cases like the Land for Jobs scam.
- •Contending with BJP's strong organization and the 'Modi factor' requires a new strategy, focusing on youth issues while resolving internal strife.
Why It Matters: Tejashwi inherits Lalu's legacy but faces immense challenges in uniting family, party, and alliances while battling legal issues and BJP.
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