New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, former minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday announced the formation of a new political alliance comprising five smaller regional outfits. The announcement marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, particularly following his dramatic expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) - a party led by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.

At a press conference held in Patna, Tej Pratap introduced the coalition, which includes the Vikas Vanchit Insaan Party (VVIP), Bhojpuriya Jan Morcha (BJM), Pragatisheel Janta Party (PJP), Wajib Adhikar Party (WAP), and the Sanyukt Kisan Vikas Party (SKVP). The leaders of all five parties were present at the event, signalling a u...