Lalu Prasad Yadav appoints Tejashwi Yadav as the first national working president of the RJD.

Patna, January 25, 2026: The RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav formally announced the appointment of Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s national working president on Sunday.

The announcement was made during the national executive meeting of the RJD held at Hotel Maurya in Patna.

RJD National President Lalu Prasad Yadav appointed Tejashwi Yadav to a newly created post, making him the first national working president of the party’s history.

With this appointment, Tejashwi will now be responsible for making major organizational and strategic decisions for the party.

After being named national working president, Tejashwi Yadav addressed party leaders and workers from the stage and sought the blessings of his parents.

Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi blessed their son for his future responsibilities, and Lalu Yadav also presented him with a certificate.

Strengthening youth leadership through Tejashwi Yadav:

Tejashwi’s elevation clearly signals the RJD’s intent to future strengthen young leadership within the party.

Already one of the party’s most prominent leaders, his influence is expected to grow significantly with the added responsibility of managing the organization.

Party leaders said the decision was taken with the objective of strengthening the RJD at the grassroots level.

As working president, Tejashwi will oversee organizational affairs, political strategy, and election preparations.

Political impact ahead of elections:

According to political analysts, the move could have a direct impact on the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Given Tejashwi’s active and aggressive political style, opposition parties may face increased challenges, with the RJD expected to adopt a more assertive political posture.

Senior leaders and party workers have welcomed the decisions, expressing confidence that under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, the RJD will move forward with renewed direction and raise public issues more forcefully.

Overall, Tejashwi Yadav’s appointment as national working president is being viewed as a clear indicator of RJD’s future political directions.

Attention will now be on how he utilizes this new responsibility to reorganize the party and what impact his leadership will have on electoral outcomes in the coming days.

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