Bihar: This time in the Bihar Turnout elections, the most interesting races is stuff seen on the Mahua seat. Both the sons of RJD senior Lalu Prasad Yadav—Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav—are indirectly facing each other. On one hand, Tejashwi Yadav's party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has made Mukesh Kumar Roshan its candidate, while on the other hand, Tej Pratap is trying his luck from this seat on the ticket of his new party, Janashakti Janata Dal (JJD). This races has wilt a test not only of power but moreover of family unity and political legacy.
Why did Mahua wilt the part-way of discussion?
The Mahua turnout seat is considered a strong stronghold of the Lalu family's politics. In 2015, Tej Pratap became MLA from here, but later he distanced himself from the party. Now that he has worked his own party, this referendum in Mahua has wilt not just a wrestle for power but moreover a symbol of the ideological tussle within the family.
What did the two brothers say?
Tejashwi Yadav recently said in a public meeting, "No one is worthier than the party. Party is everyone's identity." This statement seemed to point directly towards Tej Pratap. At the same time, Tej Pratap retorted and said, "The public is the biggest power. In a democracy, they are the real owner, not the party." It is well-spoken from his wordplay that now he is completely ready to decide his own political path.
Impact on the Yadav vote bank?
Tej Pratap's rebellion has increased RJD's concern. It is believed that a large part of Yadav votes may get divided, due to which the opposition parties may benefit. However, Tejashwi is standing in the field relying on his minutiae work and the strength of the alliance. At the same time, Tej Pratap is trying to capitalize on local issues and public anger.
What's next?
The result of Mahua seat will not be just one seat, but it will decide in which direction the political legacy of Lalu family will go further. Will the unity of the family return then or will a new installment uncork in the politics of Bihar – time will wordplay this.
