Patna, June 23 || Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav filed his nomination on Monday for the post of the National President of the party for a record 13th-consecutive term.
He was accompanied by his son and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav, wife Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti, and several senior party leaders.
A large number of party workers gathered at the RJD state headquarters in Patna, where chants of “Lalu Yadav Zindabad” echoed both inside and outside the office, creating a festive and emotional atmosphere.
Speaking to the media, Tejashwi Yadav expressed joy over his father's re-nomination.
“Lalu Prasad Yadav has completed 12 terms as the National President, and now he has filed for the 13th. It is a matter of great happiness that the party will continue to receive his guidance,” he said.
According to party sources, no other candidate had filed a nomination for the top post till the 2 PM deadline, making Lalu Prasad Yadav’s re-election almost certain.
The formal announcement is scheduled for July 5.
The party plans to celebrate the day as “Lalu Samman Diwas”, marking his unopposed re-election.