Sat Jul 05 16:36:40 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Lalu Prasad Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), was re-elected as the party’s national president for the 13th time during a national council meeting in Patna. He announced that the RJD is conducting a survey to select candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election, with final decisions to be made in consultation with his son, Tejashwi Yadav. Prasad praised Tejashwi’s efforts to strengthen the party and expressed his desire for his son to become the Chief Minister of Bihar.

**News Article:**

**Lalu Prasad Yadav Re-Elected RJD President, Announces Candidate Survey for Bihar Assembly Election**

**Patna, Bihar -** Lalu Prasad Yadav was today re-elected as the national president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for an unprecedented 13th time. The announcement was made during the party’s national council meeting held at Gyan Bhavan in Patna.

Addressing party members, Prasad announced that the RJD is currently undertaking a survey to identify suitable candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. He emphasized that the final selection would be made in consultation with his son, Tejashwi Yadav, who he praised for his dedication to strengthening the party at the grassroots level.

“The candidates names will be finalised after consultation with Tejashwi Yadav who is working hard to strengthen the party at the grassroot level,” Prasad stated.

The former Chief Minister also expressed his aspiration for his son to succeed him as the Chief Minister of Bihar, urging party followers to work diligently to achieve this goal. He also lauded his wife, Rabri Devi, for her contributions.

Senior RJD leaders including State president Mangani Lal Mandal, Shivanand Tiwari and Sanjay Yadav were present at the national council meeting.

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