New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday extended warm birthday wishes to Bihar's young leader Tejashwi Yadav, dubbing him the state's beloved 'Nokri-Nayak' and hopeful future Chief Minister. In a series of posts on his WhatsApp channel, Akhilesh also launched a blistering attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India, accusing them of orchestrating electoral malpractices and sidelining honest officials.

"Heartfelt birthday wishes to Bihar's popular 'Nokri-Nayak' young leader Shri Tejashwi Yadav ji, with best wishes for taking oath as the future Chief Minister of Bihar!" Akhilesh wrote.

Amid rising political tensions ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, Akhilesh's messages underscored the SP's pledge to e...