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Tejashwi Yadav, the opposition’s Chief Ministerial candidate, is initially trailing in Raghopur, a traditional stronghold of his family and the RJD party. While Yadav expressed confidence in the opposition’s victory, he faces competition from the BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav, who previously defeated his mother, as well as candidates from Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party and a party founded by his estranged brother. Despite the initial setback, Tejashwi is currently leading by over 13,000 votes after eight hours of counting.

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Tejashwi Yadav Initially Trails in Family Stronghold, Raghopur, but Now Leads by 13,000 Votes

PATNA, BIHAR – Tejashwi Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate, faced an initial setback in the Bihar Assembly Elections as he trailed in Raghopur, a constituency historically considered a stronghold for his family and the RJD. Early counting showed Yadav behind, raising concerns about the opposition’s prospects. However, after eight hours of counting, Tejashwi is leading by over 13,000 votes.

Despite the initial worries, Yadav had expressed confidence in the opposition’s victory earlier in the day, stating, “It will be a people’s victory. Change will come. We are forming the government.”

Raghopur has been a crucial seat for the RJD, previously held by Yadav’s father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and mother, Rabri Devi. Tejashwi Yadav has represented the constituency since 2015.

This election cycle, Yadav faces a challenge from Satish Kumar Yadav of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who famously defeated Rabri Devi in 2010. Further complicating the race are candidates from Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party and the Janshakti Janata Dal, a party founded by Yadav’s estranged brother, Tej Pratap Yadav.

Raghopur has been a subject of much discussion during this election, given its significance as the RJD’s perceived safest seat. The initial trailing of Yadav added an unexpected twist to the election results, before he took the lead. Counting is still underway.

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