Hidden agenda: Tejashwi on ex-Union minister RCP Singh merging party with Jan Suraaj

IANS May 18, 2025 176 views

The recent merger of RCP Singh's party with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj has sparked intense political speculation in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav has directly hinted at a potential behind-the-scenes manipulation by the BJP, suggesting the alliance is part of a larger political strategy. Both Singh and Kishor have been critical of the JD(U), alleging that contractors have taken over the party's functioning. The development comes as a significant move ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, potentially reshaping the state's political dynamics.

"If two rebels of JD(U) have come together, then everyone understands whose game this is." - Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, May 18: The merger of former Union Minister RCP Singh's party with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has stirred the political pot in Bihar, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claiming a hidden agenda behind the move.

Key Points

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Political realignment signals potential strategic shift in Bihar's electoral landscape

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RCP Singh merges party with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj

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Tejashwi suggests possible BJP orchestration behind new alliance

The development comes ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, with political realignments gaining pace.

RCP Singh, a former close aide of CM Nitish Kumar and ex-National President of Janata Dal (United), had floated his party after parting ways with JD(U).

However, on Sunday, he merged his party with Jan Suraaj, founded by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor.

Reacting to this new alliance, Tejashwi didn't take names but dropped strong hints that the BJP could be "orchestrating" the development behind the scenes.

"Both of them were in JD(U), one a national vice president, the other a national president. Who is getting all this done and how it is happening, people of Bihar know everything," Tejashwi said while interacting with the media persons in Patna.

Tejashwi added, "If two rebels of JD(U) have come together, then everyone understands whose game this is. We don't need to say much. People are watching everything."

Kishor and Singh alleged that contractors have "hijacked" the JD(U).

Kishor called on JD(U) workers to desert the "sinking ship", claiming that it was being run by "five contractors" rather than seasoned politicians.

The Jan Suraaj Party founder alleged that contractors with no political background make key decisions in the JD(U) and the state government.

"Nitish Kumar neither runs the party nor the government. Ask the five people running JD(U) to name even a district president of their party - they won't be able to answer," he claimed.

Tejashwi Yadav also took a jab at CM Nitish over his recent remark that there was nothing in Bihar before 2005.

In response, Tejashwi said, "2005 has frozen in Nitish Kumar's mind. Before that, the voices of the people were heard, and bureaucracy didn't dominate. Retired chief ministers and officers didn't run Bihar."

He added that international agencies like the United Nations had praised the work done in Bihar before 2005.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Amit K.
Bihar politics is getting more interesting than daily soaps! 😄 But seriously, these frequent party jumps and mergers show how unstable our political landscape has become. Hope voters see through these games in 2025 elections.
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Priya M.
As someone from Bihar, I'm tired of politicians blaming each other instead of working for development. Whether it's Nitish, Tejashwi or now Prashant Kishor - all make tall claims but where are the results? Our youth still migrate for jobs.
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Rajesh S.
Prashant Kishor is a smart strategist but can he become a good administrator? Running campaigns is different from running a state. Bihar needs concrete solutions, not just political maneuvering.
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Sunita T.
The contractor allegations are serious if true. But why speak up only after leaving JD(U)? Politicians should have courage to raise concerns while in power. This 'washing dirty linen in public' culture needs to stop.
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Vikram J.
Tejashwi's comments show the frustration of opposition. But he should remember his own party's history before pointing fingers. Bihar needs fresh faces with clean image, not dynasty politics or turncoats.
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Neha P.
All this political drama while Bihar ranks low in education and healthcare. When will our leaders understand that people want schools & hospitals, not political musical chairs? 🤦‍♀️

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