Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has launched a sharp critique against the Election Commission of India, accusing it of a lack of transparency for not disclosing gender-wise data of electors who cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
Criticism of the Election Commission
On November 10, 2025, Yadav expressed his discontent, stating that the withholding of gender-disaggregated data prevents a clear analysis of voter turnout among women and other groups. He emphasized that such data is crucial for understanding the electoral participation dynamics and ensuring a fair and transparent democratic process.
A Dig at the BJP's 'Outsiders'
Taking his attack beyond the Election Commission, Tejashwi Yadav also targeted the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He confidently claimed that the people of Bihar possess a strong resolve and will not allow "outsiders to control the state". This remark is widely seen as a direct challenge to the BJP's national figures who have been actively campaigning in the state, framing the election as a battle between local leadership and external influence.
The first phase of the highly anticipated Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 has set the stage for a fierce political contest. With his dual-pronged attack on both the election authority and his main political rivals, Tejashwi Yadav has sharpened the campaign's focus on issues of transparency and regional autonomy.
