Lalu Prasad Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has expelled his eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the RJD for six years. In addition, he has also been cast out from the family. This decision has caused a significant upheaval in Bihar's political environment ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
What did Lalu Yadav write about his son on social media?
Lalu Prasad Yadav took to social media, expressing that neglecting ethical values in personal life weakens the collective struggle for social justice. The actions, public conduct, and irresponsible behavior of my eldest son do not align with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to these circumstances, I distance him from both the party and the family. From now on, he will hold no role in the party or family for the next six years.
He further wrote, he is capable of discerning right from wrong in his private life. Those who associate with him will do so at their discretion. I have always advocated for public decorum. Obedient family members have embraced and followed this belief in public life.
What did Rohini Acharya say?
After Lalu Prasad Yadav's decision, the first wave of anxiety hit within the RJD itself. Tej Pratap Yadav's sister, Rohini Acharya, tweeted, 'Those who respect the environment, tradition, family, and upbringing are never questioned. Those who abandon their discretion, repeatedly violate the dignity of conduct and the family's reputation. They make themselves subjects of criticism. Our father is like a deity to us, our family is our temple, and the party and the concept of social justice built by Papa's tireless efforts and struggles are our worship. We will never accept any harm to the reputation of these three because of anyone.'
What did Tejashwi Yadav say?
Following Rohini Acharya's statement, Tejashwi Yadav also reacted to Tej Pratap. Tejashwi said, 'Political life and personal life are separate, he is old enough to make his own decisions, and Lalu Prasad Yadav has conveyed his emotions to the people.'
Now, Bihar's politics is abuzz with discussions about Tej Pratap. The BJP claims that the internal strife of the RJD has become apparent, while JD(U) questions why Lalu Prasad Yadav didn't take action when Tej Pratap Yadav's first wife Aishwarya was ousted from home.
Currently, Tej Pratap Yadav is the hottest topic in Bihar's politics. Some say it's a political stunt by Lalu Prasad Yadav, while others believe it's a tactic for political gain. Some think Tej Pratap Yadav is being made a scapegoat.
What was the Tej Pratap controversy?
The controversy began when Tej Pratap Yadav made a post on his Facebook account, stating, 'I am Tej Pratap Yadav; this woman in the picture with me is Anushka Yadav. We have known and loved each other for the past 12 years. We have been in a relationship for 12 years. I have wanted to share this with you all for a long time but did not know how to. So, today, through this post, I share my feelings with you, hoping for your understanding.'
After this confession, Tej Pratap's pictures went viral on social media, leading people to speculate that he had married Anushka Yadav. However, shortly after, Tej Pratap clarified on social media that his account had been hacked. But by then, it was too late, as Lalu Prasad Yadav had already made his decision. Now, Tej Pratap has been expelled from the RJD for six years, and his family has also distanced themselves from him.
Tej Pratap Yadav's 12 Unique Personas: From Krishna to Shiva
Tej Pratap Yadav, now shunned by both party and family, has been seen in various personas—sometimes as Krishna playing the flute, at other times as Shiva. From celebrating his father's birthday at the Radha Rani temple to riding a scooter on Holi, Tej Pratap's diverse behaviors are evident. Cycling in Mathura, archery in Rajgir, and pushing party workers—all these portray his varied behavior.
Who said what on Lalu's actions?
BJP leader Nitin Nabin remarked, 'I believe Lalu Ji is engaging in a total political stunt. At the time when chaos ensued during his daughter's marriage with Mahendra, due to car showroom thefts, and complete anarchy led by Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, his conscience was overlooked. Also, during the first wedding drama of the son, Lalu Ji seemed oblivious, hinting at the political wrestling within their home.'
Rajiv Ranjan commented, 'Why wasn't Lalu Ji's conscience awakened during the grave injustices done to Aishwarya in that family? This is pure immorality, meant to mislead people during elections by ostensibly removing Tej Pratap from the party and family, only to be reinstated after elections.
Chirag Paswan's party also accuses Lalu Prasad Yadav of political maneuvering ahead of elections. LJP (R) leader Dhirendra Munna said, 'This is not a Bihar issue; it's a Lalu family issue. The matter of expulsion from the RJD this time or not is a party matter. Yet, politics played a role when he was married against his wishes, as Tej Pratap asserts in a post claiming an ongoing relationship for 12 years, culminating in this expulsion post due to electoral considerations.'
