Patna, Nov. 5 -- A delayed announcement of RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as the Chief Ministerial face of the Grand Alliance has not only complicated his task of steering the coalition to victory in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, but has also made his own contest in Raghopur more challenging. The constituency, traditionally considered an RJD stronghold, has turned into a triangular contest this time.
Tejashwi, who entered politics in 2015 after quitting a budding cricket career, contested his first election from Raghopur, a seat once represented by his parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, both former Chief Ministers of Bihar. Lalu had won from Raghopur in 1995 and 2000, while Rabri Devi emerged victorious in the 2000 by-ele...