In a blistering attack on the opposition ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav of attempting to hide his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's political baggage through strategic campaign imagery.
The Poster Controversy Unveiled
During a recent election rally, PM Modi pointed to a noticeable pattern in RJD's campaign materials. "Have you seen their posters?" the Prime Minister questioned the crowd. "Tejashwi Yadav is trying to hide Lalu Prasad's sins by pushing his pictures to the corners of RJD posters."
The observation highlights what political analysts are calling a deliberate attempt by the younger Yadav to distance himself from his father's controversial legacy while still leveraging the family's political brand.
Lalu Prasad's Shadow Over RJD Campaign
Lalu Prasad Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD patriarch, has been a central figure in multiple corruption cases over the years. His conviction in the fodder scam and other financial irregularities have consistently provided ammunition for BJP's political attacks.
Political strategists suggest that Tejashwi's campaign team is walking a tightrope – maintaining the Yadav family's political identity while minimizing association with corruption allegations that have dogged his father's career.
Key Strategic Moves in RJD's Visual Campaign:
- Reduced prominence of Lalu Prasad in main campaign visuals
- Tejashwi positioned as the primary face of the party
- Selective use of Lalu's imagery in traditional strongholds
- Emphasis on youth leadership and development agenda
Bihar's Political Landscape Heats Up
With Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for 2025, the political temperature in the state is rising rapidly. The BJP-led NDA alliance sees the corruption narrative as their strongest weapon against the RJD-led opposition.
"The people of Bihar are smart," PM Modi asserted during his address. "They can see through these tactics. They remember the jungle raj, they remember the corruption, and they will not be fooled by simply hiding pictures in posters."
The Prime Minister's sharp critique indicates that the corruption card will remain central to BJP's campaign strategy in Bihar, where the party aims to retain power against a resurgent opposition alliance.
What This Means for 2025 Elections
As both sides prepare for one of the most significant state elections of 2025, the poster controversy reveals deeper strategic calculations:
- The RJD's attempt to rebrand without alienating its core voter base
- BJP's continued focus on corruption as a primary election issue
- The evolving political narrative around dynasty politics in Bihar
- The importance of visual symbolism in Indian election campaigns
The battle for Bihar is shaping up to be not just about development agendas, but also about political legacies, family dynasties, and the power of visual messaging in modern Indian politics.
