North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: The chessboard for assembly elections 2025 has already started being laid in Bihar. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav is continuously making big promises to the public through his ‘pledge letter’ and is single-handedly trying to create an election atmosphere. But now there has been a new twist in this story. Senior Congress leader and Bihar in-charge Bhupesh Baghel has come forward and made it clear that Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘pledge letter’ is not a joint resolution of RJD alone, but of the entire ‘Grand Alliance’.
Was Tejashwi alone looting the applause?
Tejashwi Yadav has been campaigning very aggressively for some time now. His promises related to jobs and development are also getting good support from the public. Due to this, an image was being created that the face of opposition in Bihar is only Tejashwi Yadav and RJD is fighting this battle alone. Perhaps this very thing was making the Congress and Left parties included in the Grand Alliance a little uneasy.
Why did Bhupesh Baghel give this big statement?
Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and in-charge of Bihar Congress, Bhupesh Baghel gave a big and important statement to break this perception. He said that the ‘promissory note’ issued by Tejashwi Yadav is not just the manifesto of RJD. He clarified, “This pledge is not only of RJD. This is the pledge of the entire Grand Alliance, which also includes Congress and Left parties.”
What is the political meaning of this statement?
This statement of Bhupesh Baghel may sound normal, but it has deep political meaning:
- Message of solidarity: Congress is trying to give the message that the Grand Alliance is completely united. Whatever promises Tejashwi is making, Congress and other allies also agree on it.
- Share in Credit: Congress also wants to make it clear that if it wins the elections, then the credit for it should go not just to RJD or Tejashwi, but to the entire alliance. Congress is also an equal partner in the credit of promises.
- Expressing your importance: Through this statement, Congress has also expressed its importance in the alliance. She is trying to tell that RJD is not taking any decision on its own, rather everything is being decided together.
- Reply to BJP: BJP often alleges that there is no unity in the opposition. This statement is also an attempt to answer that allegation, so that the picture of a united opposition can be presented among the public.
It is clear that even before the Bihar elections, efforts have started within the Grand Alliance to take credit and strengthen its political ground. This statement of Bhupesh Baghel is a part of this strategy, so that along with RJD, Congress also has the upper hand in the elections.
