Tejashwi Yadav will be CM face of Mahagathbandhan: Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh

"There is no second option. Tejashwi Yadav will be the CM face," Singh told ANI.

The Mahagathbandhan, which includes RJD and Congress, is gearing up to challenge the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar elections expected to take place later this year.

Earlier in the day, Tejashwi Yadav said he was here for "new politics," and reiterated his call for politics of development.

Sharing visuals from his rallies, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader said that he is here for politics of "development, improvement, prosperity, and industries".

"I have come to do new politics. Where there is no talk of caste and religion, but rather of development, improvement, prosperity, and industries in every sector. There is a discussion on increasing per capita income and per capita investment in Bihar. Where positivity, creativity, progressiveness, and qualitative change form the basis of politics," Yadav said.

The RJD leader posted videos from his recent rallies, including one in Khagaria district. He said the political battle in Bihar is a struggle for the future of the youth and farmers.

"This is a fight of the farmer's sweat, the labourer's hard work, and the unemployed youth's future... and this is a do-or-die battle, and I will not rest until I lead Bihar to victory," he wrote.

Taking a swipe at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi alleged that the CM is disconnected from the aspirations of Bihar's youth and is surrounded by "retired officers" and "tired leaders."

"The youth of Bihar have united for change, rights, and economic revolution. A Chief Minister who is not aware of the dreams, expectations, and hopes of the youth cannot formulate policies that are beneficial for them. Such a Chief Minister who is surrounded by retired officers and tired leaders can never understand the aspirations of students and youth," Tejashwi Yadav wrote in an X post. (ANI)