Amidst the first phase of voting, Tej Pratap Yadav clarified that the JJD would align with the government that works towards employment, development, and curbing migration in Bihar after the election results. He stated that the objective of politics is the welfare of the public.
Bihar Election: The first phase of voting for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 is underway. Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav, candidate from the Mahua assembly seat and National President of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), has clarified his strategy for after the election results. He stated that once the results are announced on November 14, he will support the government that works towards employment, development, and preventing migration in Bihar.
Tej Pratap's Strategy Revealed Amidst First Phase Voting
Speaking to journalists during polling on Thursday, Tej Pratap Yadav made his party's stance clear. He stated that his politics revolves around the public, and he would support any government that prioritizes the needs of common people.
Tej Pratap is currently contesting the election from the Mahua assembly seat. In response to a question, he said that this election is not a struggle for power or a chair, but an opportunity to bring change to the state.
What Tej Pratap Yadav Said
Tej Pratap Yadav stated that after the election results, the Jan Shakti Janata Dal would align with any party that forms a government committed to providing employment to Bihar's youth, curbing migration, and bringing positive change to the state.
Tej Pratap's Response to the Question of Becoming Chief Minister
Responding to the question of becoming Chief Minister, Tej Pratap said that the people decide. He stated that the public makes and breaks things, and therefore, whatever decision comes, he will respect the people's verdict.
He further added that political legacy is not just about a position, but about ideology. The ideology of social justice, complete change, and revolution stems from Lohia, Karpoori Thakur, and Jayaprakash Narayan. Lalu Prasad Yadav also advanced this ideology, and he himself walks the same path.
When asked if he would like to become Chief Minister if given the opportunity, Tej Pratap said, "Why would anyone miss an opportunity when it arises?" He mentioned that his father, Lalu Yadav, always used to say that if someone gets a chance to attain a high position, they should not lose it.
However, he also clarified that he is not pursuing politics out of a desire for personal office. According to him, the main question right now is what would be the best path for Bihar, and the public will decide that on November 14.
