Tejashwi Yadav Takes Charge as RJD National Working President

Patna: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has formally ushered in a new phase of leadership with the appointment of former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s National Working President.

The decision, taken by RJD founder and veteran leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, is seen as a strategic move to project a younger leadership and strengthen the party’s political footprint in Bihar and beyond.

The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the RJD’s national executive meeting. Lalu Prasad Yadav personally handed over the appointment letter to Tejashwi Yadav in the presence of senior party leaders.

Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi were both in attendance at the event.

Confirming the development, the party shared a message on its official X handle, describing the move as the beginning of a new chapter for the RJD and highlighting Tejashwi Yadav’s elevation as a step towards energising the organisation under a new generation of leadership.

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