Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has written a formal letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, urging the state government to commission and install life-size statues of three prominent late political figures in Patna.
Three Leaders Proposed for Commemoration
As reported by The Hindu, Yadav’s communication requests state honors for:
- Ram Vilas Paswan: Founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and longstanding Union Minister, recognized for his contributions to socialist politics and Dalit empowerment.
- Sharad Yadav: Veteran socialist parliamentarian and former Union Cabinet minister who played a pivotal role in national coalition politics.
- Raghuvansh Prasad Singh: Respected RJD leader, academic, and former Union Minister of Rural Development, celebrated for drafting and implementing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Political and Symbolic Context
In his letter, Yadav framed the proposal as an acknowledgment of leaders whose contributions transcended partisan divides to shape modern Bihar's socio-political history. The appeal highlights ongoing discussions in Bihar regarding the commemoration of socialist stalwarts and community representation ahead of upcoming state electoral contests.
