RJD MLA Mukesh Chauhan pledged allegiance to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav after Tej Pratap Yadav announced his independent candidacy from the Mahua seat for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. Chauhan expressed confidence in the support of the Mahua constituency voters. Tej Pratap Yadav stated his intent to champion youth issues and challenge Nitish Kumar's leadership in the elections.