Following the Rajya Sabha election setback, BJP MLA Rajnish Kumar Singh criticized Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav for fielding AD Singh despite expecting defeat, labeling him a political scapegoat. Singh, representing Teghara Assembly constituency, alleged that Tejashwi Yadav was aware of the potential loss but proceeded with the nomination. This move, according to Singh, strategically positioned a prominent Bhumihar figure as a scapegoat.
In a calculated argument, Rajnish Singh suggested that Tejashwi’s decision indicated a lack of confidence in winning, pointing out that a family member was not chosen as a candidate. Singh also highlighted significant election expenses while the party failed to secure a victory. The BJP candidate, Shivesh Kumar Ram, secured the fifth seat after a close contest with AD Singh, ultimately winning due to second-preference votes.
The defeat has been linked to the absence of Mahagathbandhan MLAs, with four legislators from Congress and RJD failing to vote. Rajnish Singh called for accountability from Tejashwi Yadav, questioning the absence of three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA. He criticized Tejashwi for inadequate coordination with alliance partners, suggesting a weakening grip on party and ally support.
Rajnish Singh further emphasized the election results as indicative of Tejashwi Yadav’s diminishing control over his party and allies. He raised concerns about leadership capabilities when internal support from legislators is lacking. Singh portrayed Tejashwi as inexperienced, alleging a failure to maintain unity within the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
