The political atmosphere in Bihar has intensified as various parties vie for the support of minority voters. In a recent meeting of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) minority cell, leader Tejashwi Yadav made a statement that has sparked widespread political debate. Yadav expressed confidence that if minorities bless them in the 2025 elections, RJD will form the government.
This statement drew sharp reactions from both the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The JDU emphasized that under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership, the state’s minorities have experienced comprehensive development, contrasting this with the RJD’s 15-year tenure under Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, which they claimed focused only on securing minority votes without genuine development efforts.
The BJP, meanwhile, dismissed Yadav's statement as an attempt to salvage a deteriorating relationship with the minority community, particularly after the weakening of the MY (Muslim-Yadav) alliance. The BJP argued that due to Nitish Kumar's effective governance, a significant portion of the minority community has shifted towards the NDA.
On the other hand, the Congress supported Yadav, stating that discussing government formation should not be seen as problematic. The party criticized the BJP for attempting to divide the Muslim community by promoting the Pasmanda Muslim narrative while opposing opposition efforts to engage with the community.
As the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections approach, the competition for minority votes is intensifying, with major political parties clashing over strategies and past records. In the coming months, further developments will likely be seen as parties attempt to solidify their positions among minority communities.
