Tejashwi Yadav’s Multiple Deputy CM Plan in Bihar Includes Muslims and Dalits: Report
By The Vagabond News Editorial Desk | November 2, 2025
Inclusive power-sharing: a strategic signal
Ahead of the upcoming 2025 Bihar assembly elections, Tejashwi Yadav — leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the declared chief ministerial face of the opposition bloc — has publicly hinted at a governance model that would appoint multiple Deputy Chief Ministers to the next Bihar government. The intention: ensure representation to various social groups including Muslims, Dalits and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). (The Financial Express)
In an interview with India Today, Yadav stated that his coalition’s plan includes more than one Deputy Chief Minister:
“Mukesh Sahani will not be the only Deputy Chief Minister. In the coming time, people from other communities will be Deputy Chief Ministers.” (India Today)
The reported formula
Key elements of the plan emerging from media reports:
- The opposition bloc (including the RJD) is mulling three Deputy CM posts if elected — with one each from the Dalit-community, the Muslim community, and the EBC/OBC spectrum. (The Financial Express)
- One appointment is likely to be retained for Mukesh Sahani of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) — representing the EBC segment. (Business Today)
- Yadav and alliance leaders say this is not simply symbolic — but a deliberate power-sharing structure to reflect Bihar’s social diversity. (ABP Live)
Political implications and reactions
- The announcement is part of the opposition’s effort to break away from the perception of Yadav-centric (Yadav-community) politics and broaden its appeal. (The Financial Express)
- The move has provoked pushback from the ruling alliance (Bharatiya Janata Party + its allies) which questions the sincerity of the plan and accuses the opposition of mere optics. (The Economic Times)
- Analysts point out that by offering multiple high-posts, the bloc hopes to strengthen its caste-and-community arithmetic ahead of polling phases on 6 and 11 November. (Business Today)
Strategic calculus
For Bihar’s next government, if formed by the opposition, handing out several Deputy CM posts may serve these objectives:
- Plural representation: Signal to voters across castes and communities that power will not be monopolised by one group.
- Coalition accommodation: Ensure that smaller allies feel vested in governance rather than sidelined.
- Electoral appeal: Engage key voter blocs (e.g., Muslims ~17.7% of state population, Dalits, EBCs) with visible senior-level roles. (The Times of India)
The Vagabond View
Tejashwi Yadav’s multiple Deputy CM plan is more than political theatre — it reflects evolving dynamics in Bihar politics where identity, representation and executive roles are being recalibrated ahead of power. Whether the promise will translate into a functioning structure depends on post-election coalition management and how these roles are filled beyond mere titles.
As we approach the election verdict on November 14, what this plan signals — to supporters and opponents alike — is that representation will be the currency of the next government in Bihar, not just governance alone.
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