Bihar | Tejashwi Yadav named new RJD chief

Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, was on Saturday (January 18) named the president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a post held by his father Lalu Prasad till now.

The decision was taken at the national executive committee meeting of the party in Patna.

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A resolution passed at the meeting said the decision was taken as former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s stature had increased in the party.

The resolution authorised Tejaswhi to decide on amendments in the party constitution, party ticket and election symbol in consultation with Lalu Prasad.

The RJD is a key constituent of the opposition INDIA alliance. Tejashwi Yadav was the lead campaigner for the RJD in last year’s Lok Sabha elections.

Later, talking to the mediapersons, Tejashwi said, "It is a huge responsibility. We have to take Bihar among the top states. We have a vision and blueprint to take Bihar forward by taking everyone along..." He also revealed that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be visiting his Patna residence for a meeting later in the day.