Tejashwi appointed RJD working president

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, the younger son of party's founding chief Lalu Prasad, was on Sunday named national working president, in a formal seal of approval on his position in the line of succession.

- HT Correspondent

The decision was taken in presence of the ailing RJD chief, Tejashwi and senior leaders including party's Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti. With the 77-year-old Lalu’s health restricting his mobility and public engagements, the appointment effectively hands day-to-day control of the party to his younger son.