Patna erupted in cheers on Saturday as Bihar’s Leader of Opposition and RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav received a grand welcome at the party headquarters. In a fiery speech, he rallied supporters with a powerful message: ‘We are not weak; the times are weak. Our moment will arrive.’
This was Tejashwi’s first major public address since formally assuming the role of RJD’s national working president. Surrounded by enthusiastic cadres, he drew from personal trials and political battles to instill unyielding resolve. From becoming Bihar’s youngest deputy chief minister to facing family betrayals and legal onslaughts, Tejashwi recounted his journey with unflinching candor.
He highlighted RJD’s stellar performance in the 2020 assembly polls, emerging as the single largest party, and reflected on the 2025 elections. ‘This is the biggest responsibility I’ve received in the organization,’ he declared, vowing to fortify the party from the booth level upwards. His ultimate vision? Restoring RJD to power in Bihar once more.
Turning his guns on the NDA government, Tejashwi lambasted what he called a ‘fear regime’ masquerading as democracy. ‘The ‘lok’ has vanished from loktantra; only the ‘tantra’ remains,’ he thundered. He accused authorities of fabricating cases to silence dissenters, harassing party workers, and issuing death threats to former MLAs like those from Sheikhpura.
Tejashwi pledged a nationwide organizational drive post-Holi, emphasizing grassroots engagement and ideological reinforcement. ‘We’ve always stood for justice,’ he said, inviting all believers in social equity to join the fold. He warned of a broader assault on democracy and the Constitution, positioning RJD as the bulwark against such forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on critical issues didn’t escape his notice. From Donald Trump’s tariff hikes to farmers’ plight without minimum support prices, Tejashwi questioned the PM’s reticence. He also defended his father Lalu Prasad Yadav’s enduring popularity, claiming government agencies were deployed to defeat him electorally, yet Lalu remains Bihar’s true leader.
In a rallying cry, Tejashwi urged cadres to attend the February 17 event at Bapu Sabhaghar. Despite a leg injury and relentless vilification, he remained defiant. ‘Their time is now; ours will come. Stay with us,’ he concluded, leaving the crowd electrified and ready for the long fight ahead.