Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar: "Chachaji surrendered, Lalu never did, son won't"

• Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar's political choices, drawing parallels with Lalu Prasad Yadav's legacy
• Recent interaction between Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna signals an intriguing dynamic shift in Bihar politics
• Nitish Kumar faces criticism for switching alliances, particularly for his departure from the 'mahagathbandhan' or grand alliance

During his 'Jan Vishwas Yatra' in Kishanganj, Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, comparing his actions unfavorably with those of his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tejashwi Yadav remarked, "'Chacha Ji' (referring to Nitish Kumar) has gone and surrendered, but Lalu (Prasad) never did that, and his son also won't. We won the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, but similar to what happened in the Chandigarh Mayoral polls, cheating took place back then." This statement comes amidst political upheaval in Bihar, with Nitish Kumar's recent re-entry into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after switching political alliances.

The criticism from Tejashwi Yadav arrives on the heels of a notable interaction between Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna nearly two weeks ago. The encounter, which occurred during the filing of nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections, marked their first meeting since Nitish Kumar's pivot to the NDA. The cordial exchange between the two leaders, with Nitish Kumar smiling and greeting Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, contrasts sharply with the political turbulence surrounding Nitish Kumar's recent political maneuvers, particularly his departure from the 'mahagathbandhan' or grand alliance.