Tejashwi Yadav: The Emerging Face of Bihar Politics
Amidst the stormy political scenario of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav has increasingly emerged as one of the most notable leaders of his generation. Being the son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, he inherits both the burden of political heritage and the hopes of young, ambitious Bihar.
From Cricket to Politics
Prior to venturing into politics, Tejashwi Yadav had a short career in cricket, even playing for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His political career, however, soon gained ascendancy. He joined the Bihar Assembly in 2015 and subsequently held the office of Deputy Chief Minister in the Grand Alliance government.
Jobs, Welfare, and Youth Dreams in Focus
Tejashwi Yadav has positioned himself politically on job creation and welfare programs. His promise of 10 lakh government jobs in his 2020 campaign resonated highly with young people in Bihar. In addition to jobs, he has also mentioned welfare schemes like the Mayi Behen Yojna, which involves helping women and economically weaker sections of society.
What is the Mayi Behen Yojna?
Mayi Behen Yojna is a welfare program linked with Tejashwi Yadav and the RJD agenda. The program aims to assist women and poor families financially and socially in Bihar.
Objective: Empower women and alleviate economic distress for poor families.
Beneficiaries: Women belonging to backward and economically weaker sections.
Focus Areas: Financial help on a monthly basis, women’s empowerment, and assistance towards basic needs.
By putting Mayi Behen Yojna at the forefront of his welfare politics, Tejashwi Yadav is aiming to consolidate his women constituency and extend his appeal beyond conventional party strongholds.
Balancing Legacy and Modern Politics
As the RJD chief, Tejashwi has the challenge of reconciling his party’s historic caste-based vote bank with the desires of new, aspirational voters. Contrary to the older time period under the shadow of identity politics, he talks more about development, education, healthcare, roads and infrastructure, and women empowerment these days. This reconciliation is imperative for broadening RJD’s appeal without losing grassroots support.
A Key Player in 2025
As the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 draw near, Tejashwi is one of the state’s key political players. Whether he heads the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) or decides strategy for the opposition against the NDA, his influence will be crucial. Coupled with a combination of youth-infused promises, welfare measures such as the Mayi Behen Yojna, and development-focused messaging, Tejashwi Yadav is setting himself up to be a key stakeholder in Bihar’s political destiny.