His inheritance was a double-edged sword because the NDA was understandably interested only in highlighting that part of the RJD's tenure in government that evokes kidnapping, extortion, and lawlessness.
Tejashwi's parents Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi have 11 children and all his siblings were married before him.
The chief minister's presence at the RJD Iftar at Lalu's home on Friday instantly sparked speculation about Nitish getting closer to the RJD after reports circulated of his ally the Bharatiya Janata Party wanting to replace the Janata Dal-United supremo as CM with one of its own.
'It is bustling with activity. This is after years,' observes a security person near the big iron main gate at 10, Circular Road.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has come out with its own complaint against the marriage.
'By making Rachel Rajeshwari, Tejashwi has done an exemplary thing.'
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