Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of Bihar, pledging a future of change and transformation for the state. In a heartfelt post shared on X, he said, “With this prayer that every Diwali coming after this Diwali of 2025 be auspicious and prosperous for Bihar, I, Tejashwi, pledge to you that we all will light such a lamp of change and transformation that not only the country but the whole world will see it. This is possible only because my 14 crore Biharis of Bihar, 14 crore lamps of transformation, have now set out to illuminate Bihar.”
The RJD leader further urged unity among Biharis, adding, “I just want to say this to the people of Bihar: Come, let's just once come together and illuminate not only our homes but the entire Bihar. For Bihar, your Tejashwi is ready to burn day and night as a ‘diya and bati.’” His message blends the festive spirit of Diwali with a political commitment to serve and transform the state.
In a strategic move ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the RJD also released its official list of 143 candidates on Monday, the last day of nominations for the second phase. The list includes 24 women candidates, reflecting the party’s emphasis on inclusive representation.
The announcement clarifies the shape of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, with RJD contesting 143 seats, Congress 61, CPI(ML) 20, and the remaining seats likely allocated to Mukesh Sahani’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP).
