Who is BJP's Satish Kumar, candidate giving tough fight to Tejashwi Yadav and defeated his mother Rabri Devi in 2010

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, the biggest hope for Mahaghatbhandhan, faced early setbacks due to tough competition from BJP's Satish Kumar in early rounds of vote counting on Friday. Kumar is the same candidate who defeated Tejashwi's mother Rabri Devi also in 2010 by 1,300 votes.

Kumar is a two-time district councillor with strong roots in local politics and was projected as a fresh face capable of challenging Tejashwi’s dominance in the constituency.

The BJP’s decision highlights its strategy to attract the Yadav community and counter the RJD’s long-standing support among backward caste voters. Party leaders have also underscored Satish’s clean image and commitment to grassroots development as key elements of their campaign narrative.


Situated along the banks of the Ganga, Raghopur has long been a politically sensitive constituency that mirrors Bihar’s caste and class dynamics. It has alternated between RJD and JD(U)-BJP alliances since 1995. Known for its flood-prone geography and agrarian challenges, the seat has often seen emotional, personality driven campaigns. Both Tejashwi and his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, have represented Raghopur in the past, making it a symbolic stronghold for the RJD and a prestige battle for the BJP this election.