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Tejashwi Yadav Named CM Face of Mahagathbandhan, VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Declared Deputy CM Face
The Mahagathbandhan alliance resolved internal disputes to unite behind Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar Assembly elections, sources said.
- On Thursday, Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot announced in Patna that Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav is the Mahagathbandhan's Bihar chief ministerial candidate.
- Driven by prolonged seat-sharing talks, the alliance reached consensus on a CM face as Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot mediated in Patna on Wednesday amid internal disagreements.
- The alliance, which includes Mukesh Sahani as Deputy CM face, featured only Tejashwi's image and the slogan `Bihar wants Tejashwi sarkar` at the Patna venue.
- Despite plans, Rahul Gandhi did not attend the press conference, while the alliance announced Tejashwi Yadav as CM face and pledged to campaign together.
- The race pits the Mahagathbandhan against the NDA, which in 2020 recorded 37.2% vote share, with NDA holding 125 seats and RJD 75 seats.
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