BackPOLITICS
Nitish and BJP have no moral right to speak on dynastic politics, says Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav accused Nitish Kumar and the BJP of practicing dynastic politics and said they have no moral right to criticise others on the issue. He highlighted alleged dynastic links in the Bihar cabinet, criticised the lack of regional/caste balance, and condemned police action against TRE 4.0 aspirants. The comments came as Bihar’s cabinet expansion faced scrutiny and opposition calls for unity against the BJP.
Why It Matters
The remarks illustrate the ongoing political confrontation over dynastic politics in Bihar and how leadership lineage is shaping public discourse ahead of political contests. They also touch on governance questions about cabinet composition and representation.
Timeline
4 Events
May 9, 2026 — Article publication summarizing events
May 9, 2026
The article reporting Tejashwi Yadav's remarks and related developments was published.
May 8, 2026 — TRE 4.0 protest lathicharge
May 8, 2026
Police resorted to baton charges to disperse aspirants of the TRE 4.0 examination demanding the release of the BPSC notification, prompting Tejashwi Yadav to condemn the action.
May 8, 2026 — Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar and Modi over dynastic politics
May 8, 2026
Tejashwi Yadav stated that Nitish Kumar and the BJP have no moral right to speak on dynastic politics. He pointed out that three ministers in Samrat Choudhary’s cabinet are sons of former Bihar CMs, and about 17 children of former politicians are in the new cabinet. He noted that Nishant Kumar and Deepak Prakash were appointed as ministers without public electoral mandates, and that the cabinet includes ministers with political lineage from Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Dr. Jagannath Mishra. He criticized the lack of regional and caste balance, highlighted the appointment of a lone Muslim minister, and questioned why there is no 33% women representation. He also referenced TRE 4.0 protests and urged regional parties to unite to stop the BJP juggernaut.
May 7, 2026 — Bihar Cabinet expansion and oath of ministers
May 7, 2026
A Bihar cabinet expansion took place and most ministers took oath on May 7, 2026. Nishant Kumar was sworn in as Health Minister as part of the new cabinet.