Tejashwi Yadav: From Bihar’s youngest deputy CM to a leader cornered by defeat, dissent and family strife
When Nitish Kumar switched sides in August 2022 to form a government with the RJD, Tejashwi returned as Deputy Chief Minister with greater experience and confidence. He oversaw recruitment drives and witnessed more than five lakh government jobs being filled. Over 2023, his stature within the party rose sharply, his face dominated RJD campaign posters and internal messaging cast him as Bihars future, with slogans that centered on his name.
When Nitish Kumar switched sides in August 2022 to form a government with the RJD, Tejashwi returned as Deputy Chief Minister with greater experience and confidence. He oversaw recruitment drives and witnessed more than five lakh government jobs being filled. Over 2023, his stature within the party rose sharply, his face dominated RJD campaign posters and internal messaging cast him as Bihars future, with slogans that centered on his name.
