Pappu Yadav Slams Tejashwi: 'No Merit, Desperate for Bihar CM Post'

In a sharp political attack, Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday alleged that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav lacks merit and is desperate to become Bihar Chief Minister. The statement, made during a public address in Patna, marks an escalation in the war of words between the two leaders.

Pappu Yadav, a former MP from Madhepura, has been a vocal critic of the RJD leadership. His remarks come at a time when Bihar is witnessing intense political maneuvering ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, has been positioning himself as a chief ministerial candidate, but Pappu Yadav's comments underscore the challenges he faces within the broader opposition alliance.

The allegation is likely to further strain relations within the opposition camp, which is already grappling with internal discord. While the RJD has not yet responded officially, the statement could impact the opposition's unity strategy against the ruling NDA. Political analysts suggest that such public spats may benefit the ruling coalition in the long run. The development is being closely watched as Bihar's political landscape heats up.