Bihar Chunav 2025: Fashion statement from Tejashwi to Chirag, style statements of current leaders attract youth - bihar elections 2025 fashion statements of key leaders and youth appeal

Updated: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:15 (IST) In Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, fashion of leaders has also become an issue. From the simplicity of Nitish Kumar to the modern style of Tejashwi Yadav, all attract the youth with their style. The clothes and shoes of the leaders attract people’s attention in the rallies. Experts believe that fashion is a way to connect with the public. It remains to be seen how much impact this fashion trend has on the elections. From Tejashwi to Chirag, fashion shines Digital Desk, Patna. Amid the explosive start to the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, apart from traditional issues like employment, education and infrastructure, a unique trend is emerging – fashion statements from leaders. From the simplicity of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the modern fusion of Tejashwi Yadav, the looks of the current prominent faces not only highlight their personality but have also become a weapon to connect young voters by going viral on social media. The nomination process has been completed. Remove ads, just read the news. Now the public watches everything from the clothes, shoes to the expressions of the leaders in the rallies. In a recent social media survey, young voters said the relatable style of leaders influences their decisions. Create connection. Apart from NDA and Grand Alliance, the entry of Jan Suraj Party in the election fray has made it more interesting. But does fashion really influence politics? Experts say yes—it’s a subtle way to connect with the public. Let’s take a look at the fashion statements of these four prominent faces of Bihar, making the election stage shine like a fashion week. Nitish Kumar: ‘Safa of simplicity’, but with a colorful twist, 74-year-old good governance guru Nitish Kumar’s style has always been simple. Inspired by Bihari tradition. White kurta pajama and white turban tied on the head, which is a symbol of their simplicity and stability. But this time in the elections, they have adopted pale blue and green kurtas, reflecting the vision of ‘Naya Bihar’. At a Patna rally, Nitish, wearing a turban with a green kurta, said, Our clothes are simple, but our intentions are strong. Fashion designer Neha Suman says, “Nitish’s look appeals to rural Bihar, but the colorful touch attracts the youth.” #NitishStyle hashtag is trending on social media, though the opposition taunts it by calling it ‘old fashioned’. Tejashwi Yadav: Jeans-Kurta fusion, youth icon’s charm Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son and RJD’s young face Tejashwi Yadav (35 years) has made fashion a weapon of politics. His signature style is a white or blue kurta paired with jeans, sneakers and sometimes a leather jacket—a true ‘urban warrior’ look. In the recent Bihar Adhikar Yatra, he wore a white kurta with black jeans, which got 5 lakh views on Instagram. Tejashwi said in an interview that fashion is my personal choice but it shows that we speak the language of youth. Bihar should not be wrapped in old clothes but in new ideas. Tejashwi is also seen wearing a Rahul-style T-shirt these days, though in the poster he is seen only in kurta. Chirag Paswan: Urban appeal with cool casuals, jackets Union minister and LJP (Ra) chief Chirag Paswan, 43, gives a modern touch to the legacy of Ram Vilas Paswan. His fashion statement is ‘cool and casual’—denim jackets with kurta pajama, sunglasses and loafers. At a Darbhanga rally, he addressed Dalit youth wearing a blue denim jacket, which became a #ChiragCool trend. Chirag says, “My look is like my thinking – modernity in tradition. The youth of Bihar now wants smart style, not suit boots.” Analysts believe that this style increases the youth appeal of NDA, especially in urban areas. Prashant Kishor: Smart casual, unique look of a disruptor Former strategist and Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, 48, has a unique style—polo T-shirts, chinos and sportswear, apparently inspired by his 5,000 km ‘Badalav Yatra’. He wears plain T-shirts in rallies but dons smart casuals in meetings. Kishore said, politics is not a fashion show but identity is important. My style is like that of a common man in Bihar – simple but effective. Amidst his party’s challenge for all 243 seats, this appearance boosts his outside image. In a Twitter poll, 30% of users called Kishore’s style a game changer. It is important to look at Bihari through fashion. Professor of Rajgir Degree College, Dr. Aparajita Raj says, fashion in Bihar is no longer just clothes, it is a cultural message. Nitish’s simplicity connects the villagers, Tejashwi’s fusion connects the cities. But the real test will be through voting.” With voting taking place on November 6 and 11, the results will be available on November 14. Until then, the style statements of the leaders will also remain a topic of discussion.