Lalu Yadav expels son Tej Pratap from party for 'disregard for moral values'
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patron Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years, citing his "irresponsible conduct" and deviation from the family's values and public decorum.This came a day after Lalu Yadav's eldest son shared a post on Facebook, declaring his long-standing relationship with Anushka Yadav, saying that they have been in love and in a relationship for the past 12 years.advertisementAnnouncing the move in a social media post, the former Bihar Chief Minister said that ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the party's collective struggle for social justice, adding that the conduct of Tej Pratap was not in line with family values or traditions.
"Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I am removing him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any kind of role in the party, and the family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years," Lalu Yadav said in a post written in Hindi."He is capable of differentiating between the good and bad and the merits and demerits of his personal life. Whoever will have relations with him should take a decision as per their own discretion. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life. Thank you," he added. advertisement
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