Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has commenced his 'Karyakarta Samvad Yatra' from Samastipur, aimed at engaging directly with grassroots party workers ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. This initiative follows a disappointing performance by the RJD in the recent Lok Sabha elections, where they secured only four seats despite a 40% vote share. Yadav plans to gather feedback on the performance of sitting MLAs, which may influence candidate selection for the assembly polls. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is also preparing for a statewide yatra to connect with voters, particularly women. Political tensions have escalated in Bihar, with rising crime rates and criticism directed at Kumar's governance. Additionally, political strategist Prashant Kishor has challenged Yadav's approach, suggesting a need for more authentic engagement with constituents.