At a voter rights yatra in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav announced his intention to be the Chief Ministerial candidate, with Rahul Gandhi present. Akhilesh Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, also joined the yatra. Tejashwi Yadav criticized the current government, suggesting that the current government is a copy of his. Akhilesh Yadav, while speaking to the crowd, emphasized the importance of the Bihar elections, stating that the entire nation was watching. He advocated for the removal of the BJP and its allies, predicting that the enthusiasm would lead to the BJP’s defeat. He pointed to the previous success in Awadh and called for similar efforts in Magadh. He forecast the BJP’s departure from Bihar, accusing the party of exploiting and ruining people. He criticized the Election Commission, alleging its collusion with the BJP. He praised Tejashwi’s initiatives in providing employment to those who had migrated. Akhilesh also expressed that the India alliance would counter the BJP’s divisive tactics. He mentioned that the people of Bihar had previously hindered the BJP. He pledged complete support for Tejashwi. He criticized the policies affecting farmers.
