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The BJP on Monday strongly criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his remarks against the amended Waqf Act, accusing the INDIA bloc of hiding religious appeasement behind a facade of socialism. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the opposition wants to turn the Constitution into a “Sharia script” and claimed their rallying cry of “Save the Constitution” is a cover for pushing “namazwaad”. He also defended the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, calling the opposition’s objections a “defeatist mindset” ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.

In a move that has reignited the dynastic politics debate, Lalu Prasad Yadav has been re-elected unopposed as the national president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the 13th consecutive term, despite his advanced age and poor health. As Bihar gears up for its 2025 assembly elections, this decision has raised critical questions: Is RJD still dependent on Lalu’s legacy for electoral success? Why hasn’t the party nurtured a second line of leadership? And is this a strategic move to boost Tejashwi Yadav’s prospects? While the answers remain speculative, one thing is clear Lalu’s symbolic stature in Bihar politics continues to overshadow internal party reforms.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav filed his nomination for re-election as the party’s national president on Monday, aiming for a 13th consecutive term. The move comes amid the party’s ongoing organisational elections and ahead of crucial Bihar assembly polls. Accompanied by his son Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu’s unopposed re-election appears likely, as no other contender has emerged.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday dubbed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav as the "Gabbar of Bihar," blaming him for the state's industrial decline and accusing his family of deep-rooted corruption. Defending CM Nitish Kumar, Choudhary dismissed opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav’s criticism and highlighted NDA's efforts toward development, including pension reforms and new industries. The RJD hit back, calling Lalu a symbol of social justice and accusing Choudhary of political opportunism.

The Bihar government has raised the monthly social security pension by ₹700, increasing it from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the new amount will be disbursed from July, benefitting over 1.09 crore people. The move comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.