In the lead-up to the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has taken an assertive step—directly handing out party tickets to his preferred candidates, seemingly indifferent to ongoing seat-sharing disputes.

According to reports, hopefuls received phone calls from the party, then showed up to collect official nomination materials some even smiling as they left clutching the party symbol.  This move signals that Lalu is determined to maintain influence over candidate selection, regardless of alliance complications.

The timing is critical, with seat divisions between alliance partners still unresolved. Yet Lalu’s ticket distribution suggests the RJD is pushing ahead to cement its presence in constituencies viewed as favorable.

Observers view this as a bold internal move by Lalu to override alliance friction by relying on his own party machinery and cadre loyalty. It may provoke tensions within coalition ranks but also demonstrates Lalu’s confidence in RJD’s independent strength in Bihar politics.