RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav extended Diwali greetings to people of Bihar and said, "For Bihar, your Tejashwi is ready to burn day and night as a 'Diya and bati'". RJD released its list of candidates for upcoming Bihar elections, fielding 143 candidates across the state. Tejashwi will contest from Raghopur constituency. Bihar assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.