Overview

• Tejashwi Yadav addressed the 'Ati-Pichhda Jagao' rally in Patna, appealing to Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), who make up over 36% of Bihar's electorate, to shift their support to the RJD.
• He criticized the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government for corruption, unemployment, and alleged anti-constitutional actions against backward communities over its two-decade tenure.
• Yadav promised jobs, enhanced security, and strict action against corruption and criminality if elected, emphasizing his commitment to rapid development for EBCs and other marginalized groups.
• The RJD leader announced plans to field more candidates from backward communities in the upcoming assembly elections compared to 2020, building on past reservation expansions under Lalu Prasad Yadav.
• He framed the 2025 elections as an opportunity for change, urging voters to replace what he described as a 'tired' government with one focused on inclusive governance and progress.