From Lalu Prasad To Tejashwi: How RJD Has Championed Secular Politics In Bihar - In Photos

Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family’s political journey are one of Bihar’s most prominent political families. Characterised by Lalu’s rise as a leader of the people, and a secular font in bihar politics. Starting as a student leader at Patna University, Lalu was elected to the Lok Sabha at 29-years-old, making him one of Bihar’s youngest members of parliament. He became Chief Minister in 1990 and served two terms. In 1997, the fodder scam allegations caused Lalu to break away from Janata Dal and form the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). RJD has always remained a font that has allighned with secular allies,In the 2015 Bihar Assembly elections, the RJD formed a "Grand Alliance" (Mahagathbandhan). The younger Yadav won his first MLA seat and became the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Minister for Public Works at 26-years-old. Like his father, he was one of the youngest people to hold a leadership post.

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Updated on: 4 November 2025 5:54 pm

Updated on: 4 November 2025 5:54 pm

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