Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav has stirred political controversy with his latest remarks, asserting that Tejashwi Yadav will soon become the Chief Minister of Bihar. He took a sharp jibe at incumbent CM Nitish Kumar, calling him “Paltu Ram” (a reference to his frequent political flip-flops), and claimed that his days in power are numbered.
Addressing Janata Dal (United) leader Lallan Singh, Tej Pratap said, “I am telling Lallan Singh that Tejashwi Yadav is going to become CM. His dream will fail soon.”
VIDEO | RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) says, "Tejashwi Yadav is going to become the CM and 'paltu ram' (referring to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar) is going to lose his chair soon. I am telling this to Lallan Singh that Tejashwi Yadav is going to become CM. Lallan Singh's… pic.twitter.com/xgZA5NTZL0
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 21, 2025
His statement comes amid heightened political tension in Bihar, where Tejashwi Yadav remains a strong contender for the CM post. With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, the battle for Bihar’s leadership has intensified, fueling speculation about potential realignments and power shifts in the state’s politics.