Tejashwi writes to Bihar CM demanding life-size statues of Ram Vilas, Sharad Yadav and Raghuvansh
On September 11, 2026, Bihar Opposition Leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary requesting life‑size statues of the late Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan, and the declaration of their anniversaries as state observances. The appeal reflects the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s effort to broaden its appeal across diverse caste groups in the state.
- ✓On September 11, 2026, Bihar Opposition Leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary requesting life‑size statues of the late Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan, and the declaration of their anniversaries as state observances.
- ✓The appeal reflects the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s effort to broaden its appeal across diverse caste groups in the state.
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Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, sent a formal letter to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday, September 11, 2026, urging the government to install life‑size statues of three deceased Union Ministers—Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan—and to recognize their birth or death anniversaries as official state functions.
The request cites the leaders’ varied social backgrounds: Sharad Yadav belonged to the Other Backward Classes, Ram Vilas Paswan was a Scheduled Caste representative, and Raghuvansh Singh hailed from the Rajput community. Yadav also referenced earlier letters from the late leaders—Singh’s appeals to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for policy changes and Raghuvansh Singh’s expressed wish for a statue—arguing that six years have passed without action. The letter underscores the RJD’s intention to honor these socialist figures who each served as Union Ministers.
Political analysts view the move as part of the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s broader strategy to expand beyond its traditional Muslim‑Yadav voter base, aiming for an inclusive coalition that unites both backward and forward castes. By championing the legacies of leaders from OBC, SC and upper‑caste backgrounds, the party seeks to position itself as a representative of a wider cross‑section of Bihar’s electorate, potentially reshaping caste dynamics ahead of upcoming elections.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | BR State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |