Tejashwi Yadav Declines Opposition Leadership After RJD's Bihar Defeat, Relents Under Lalu's Insistence

Nov 18, 2025 06:53 pm CST

Following the Rashtriya Janata Dal's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav attempted to step down as Leader of Opposition, taking responsibility for the party's defeat. His father Lalu Prasad Yadav, however, insisted he retain the leadership role. Meanwhile, family tensions have emerged with Tejashwi defending his aide Sanjay Yadav against accusations from his sister Rohini Acharya, highlighting deepening divisions within the influential political family.