Tej Pratap Declares Himself ‘Next CM’, Hints at Toppling Government in Reel Ahead of RJD Executive Meeting

Patna: With the Bihar assembly elections just 10 months away, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is holding its national executive meeting today, bringing together party MPs and MLAs to discuss key strategies. Speculation is rife that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad might assign significant responsibilities to his younger son, Tejashwi Yadav, during the meeting.

Amidst the political buzz, Lalu’s elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, has stirred controversy by sharing a dramatic social media reel. In the 40-second clip, Tej Pratap appears to declare himself the “next Chief Minister” through a film dialogue. The reel features him seated on a sofa with the dialogue playing in the background: “We are going to topple the government, very soon… this CM is gone… understand. The next CM is sitting in front of you…”

The reel, captioned in English, reads: “Leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example. It’s not about perfectionism, it’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs. Dream more, learn more, do more, and become more…”

The post has sparked debate in political circles, with many interpreting it as Tej Pratap staking a claim to the chief ministerial position. This comes as the party prepares to gear up for a crucial electoral battle in the state.

Observers are closely watching the developments at the RJD meeting, as the party aims to solidify its strategy to challenge the ruling coalition in Bihar. Whether Tej Pratap’s reel is a personal ambition or a reflection of internal dynamics remains to be seen.