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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
From Family Feud To Facebook Fury: Tej Pratap's Tumultuous Turn In RJD Politics
Last Updated: Lalu Yadav has often praised Tej Pratap, likening him to Lord Krishna for his energy and charisma. Such contradictions suggest the expulsion may be symbolic, not punitive Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has once again stirred political chatter in Bihar with his recent remarks, including controversial references likening some to 'Jaichand" — a historical figure often associated with betrayal. Jaichand, a 12th-century ruler from the Gahadavala dynasty, is historically remembered for his rivalry with Prithviraj Chauhan. In the epic poem Prithviraj Raso, he is depicted as a betrayer who sided with invading forces against Prithviraj, earning a lasting reputation as a symbol of treachery. Despite being expelled by both his party and family following his controversial Facebook post which has now been deleted, Tej Pratap remains a subject of public and political attention. Tej Pratap 's deep emotional connection with his family, especially with his father Lalu Prasad Yadav and brother Tejashwi Yadav, continues to be evident in his social media posts. In an emotional message shared on X, Tej Pratap expressed that his parents, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, are his 'whole world". He subtly criticised some party members, accusing them of betrayal and trying to disrupt the family's unity. 'My dear mom and dad. My whole world is just you two. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, then I have everything. I just need your trust and love and nothing else," Tej Pratap Yadav said in a post on X. मेरे प्यारे मम्मी पापा….मेरी सारी दुनिया बस आपदोनों में ही समाई है।भगवान से बढ़कर है आप और आपका दिया कोई भी आदेश।आप है तो सबकुछ है मेरे पास।मुझे सिर्फ आपका विश्वास और प्यार चाहिए ना कि कुछ और।पापा आप नही होते तो ना ये पार्टी होती और ना मेरे साथ राजनीति करने वाले कुछ जयचंद जैसे…— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 31, 2025 'Papa, if you were not there, then this party would not have been there and neither would greedy people like Jaichand who do politics with me. Just mummy papa, may you both always be healthy and happy," he added. Meanwhile, some observers view Lalu Prasad Yadav's actions with suspicion, suggesting they could be part of a larger electoral strategy. Political commentators believe Lalu's earlier public display of affection for Tej Pratap has cast doubt on the seriousness of the expulsion. Lalu Prasad Yadav has earlier frequently expressed admiration for Tej Pratap, likening him to Lord Krishna and praising his unique energy and natural political instinct. He once described Tej Pratap as having a distinct charisma and passion, often acknowledging his unconventional behaviour through mythological references. These contradictory statements and actions have led many to believe that the expulsion may be more symbolic than punitive. In another X post, Tej Pratap assured his brother Tejashwi of his unwavering support despite the physical distance between them, and vowed to expose any conspiracies targeting them. मेरे अर्जुन से मुझे अलग करने का सपना देखने वालों ,तुम कभी अपनी साजिशों में सफल नही हो सकोगे,कृष्ण की सेना तो तुम ले सकते हो लेकिन खुद कृष्ण को नही।हर साजिश को जल्द बेनकाब करूंगा।बस मेरे भाई भरोषा रखना मैं हर परिस्थिति में तुम्हारे साथ हूँ,फिलहाल दूर हूँ लेकिन मेरा आशीर्वाद हमेशा… — Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) June 1, 2025 Tej Pratap also congratulated Tejashwi Yadav on the birth of his son last week. Tej Pratap's ex-wife, Aishwarya Rai, has also weighed in, dismissing the expulsion as a staged drama. She questioned the authenticity of the family's actions, alleging that they were always aware of Tej Pratap's long-standing relationship but chose to shield him while she was unfairly blamed. Tej Pratap, known for his dramatic flair and fondness for controversy, shared a photo with Anushka Yadav — a woman previously linked to him and referred to as a 'close friend' within family circles, though never publicly confirmed. Recently, Tej Pratap made a bold claim on Facebook that they had been in a 'relationship for 12 years", a period that also encompasses the time he was married. This revelation not only sparked a social media frenzy but also led to a significant family upheaval, resulting in Tej Pratap's six-year political exile. Meanwhile, Tej Pratap claimed that his social media accounts were hacked and his pictures were 'wrongly edited" to defame him and his family. First Published:
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
My whole world is just you two: Tej Pratap's message to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi
New Delhi: Just days after RJD chief Lalu Yadav expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav from his party following a controversial Facebook post, Tej Pratap expressed his deep affection for his parents and accused certain "greedy" individuals of engaging in politics against him. In a heartfelt message on X early Sunday morning, Tej Pratap wrote in Hindi (loosely translated as), "My dear mom and dad…. My whole world is just you two. You and any order given by you are greater than God. If you are there, then I have everything. I just need your trust and love and nothing else. Papa, if you were not there then this party would not have been there and neither would greedy people like Jaichand who do politics with me. Mummy and Papa, may you both always be healthy and happy." He invoked the name 'Jaichand' to criticise those he believes are conspiring against him. Historically, Jaichand was a 12th-century king depicted as a traitor in the poem 'Prithviraj Raso' for forming alliances with enemies of Prithviraj Chauhan, and everf since the name has been associated with betrayal. Although Tej Pratap did not directly name any of his siblings, including Tejashwi Yadav, the party's prominent leader, his use of the 'Jaichand' reference could indicate resentment towards family members who supported Lalu Prasad Yadav's decision to expel him. Tej Pratap was removed from the party last Sunday due to a Facebook post featuring a woman identified as Anushka Yadav, claiming they had been in a relationship for 12 years. His post read, "I am Tej Pratap Yadav, and the girl in this photo is Anushka Yadav. We've known each other for 12 years and are deeply in love. I've wanted to share this for a long time, but couldn't find the words until now. I hope you all understand." After a huge controversy was generated, Tej Pratap claimed that his social media account had been hacked, stating, "My social media was hacked, and my photos were altered."
The Wire
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
‘India's Foreign Policy Has Collapsed,' Says Rahul Gandhi Targeting Jaishankar
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Politics 'India's Foreign Policy Has Collapsed,' Says Rahul Gandhi Targeting Jaishankar The Wire Staff 39 minutes ago Meanwhile, BJP has accused Gandhi of damaging the morale of Indian armed forces and asked him to decide if he wants to be the Indian leader of opposition or Pakistan's "Nishan-e-Pakistan". Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday (May 23) said that India's foreign policy had 'collapsed' after he shared a clip of external affairs minister S. Jaishankar's interview to Dutch broadcaster NOS and asked him to explain why India has been hyphenated with Pakistan, why no other country backed India in condemning Pakistan and who asked US President Donald Trump to 'mediate' a ceasefire. In a statement on X, Gandhi shared a clip of the interview where Jaishankar was being asked to respond to Trump's claims of having 'mediated' the ceasefire between India and Pakistan announced on May 10, after four days of tense military conflict following Operation Sindoor. Since then, India has maintained that the cessation of hostilities between the two countries was decided 'bilaterally' without making any direct references to Trump's continued claims which have since included bringing back the two countries from brink of nuclear war and using trade as leverage to broker the ceasefire. 'Will JJ explain: Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? Why didn't a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? Who asked Trump to 'mediate' between India & Pakistan? India's foreign policy has collapsed,' said Gandhi. While Gandhi did not elaborate on what 'JJ' stands for, Congress leaders have been referring to Jaishankar as 'Jaichand Jaishankar' in a seeming reference to the poem 'Prithviraj Raso' in which Jaichand, a Rajput ruler, is said to be allied with Muhammad Ghori against another Rajput ruler, Prithviraj Chauhan. Gandhi's questions to Jaishankar come a day after he posed a series of questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X. Gandhi shared a clip of Modi's address to the nation on May 12 and wrote: 'Modiji, stop giving hollow speeches. Just tell me: Why did you believe Pakistan's statement on terrorism? 2. Why did you sacrifice India's interests by bowing to Trump? 3. Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras? You have compromised the honour of India!' Earlier on May 17, Gandhi had said Jaishankar's silence was 'damning'. He had asked, 'How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn't a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.' Gandhi had also shared a video in which Jaishankar was telling reporters that 'at the start' of Operation Sindoor, a message was sent to Pakistan. 'At the start of the operation, we have sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at infrastructure and we are not striking at the military, so military has the option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take good advice,' Jaishankar is heard saying in the video. Meanwhile, on Friday, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia hit out at Gandhi while addressing a press conference in Delhi and called his statements damaging to the morale of the armed forces. 'When Operation Sindoor is going on, Rahul Gandhi is giving careless statements. He is asking how many IAF jets have been downed. On May 11, during a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said, 'We are in a combat scenario, it is not prudent for us to answer that question' Rahul Gandhi seems to be busy in conversations with Pakistan on how to weaken India and the morale of the forces. He does not take this into account and asks how many jets have been lost,' said Bhatia. 'Today, a senior leader of Pakistan, Mariam Nawaz, gave a statement that on the night of May 6 and 7, and on May 9, Pakistan had to face a huge loss because of India's action. Pakistan is itself accepting that our armed forces destroyed nine terrorist pads and 11 air bases. At such a time, what is leader of opposition and 'Nishan E Pakistan' Rahul Gandhi saying?' he asked. He added that Gandhi must decide which side he wants to be on: 'The whole country is asking Rahul Gandhi, that you may disagree with the Prime Minister which is permitted in a democracy. But using derogatory statements against him, and your statements and Congress' statements being used to defame India by Pakistan is worrisome. Rahul Gandhi must decide which side he is on. Are you the Indian leader of opposition or Pakistan's Nishan-e-Pakistan?' Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News Jaishankar Speaks to Taliban Counterpart, Welcomes Kabul's Rejection of Pak Claims During Conflict In Calls to Jaishankar and Shehbaz Sharif, US Secretary of State Urges 'Immediate De-Escalation' Congress Working Committee Expresses Complete Support for Armed Forces India's Outreach to Kabul Amid Simmering 'Pashtunistan' Demand Could Give It Leverage Over Pakistan Political Parties Across the Spectrum Support Strikes on Terror Camps in Pakistan, Laud Armed Forces What Would Gandhi Do About The India-Pakistan Conflict Today? Will the Modi Government Carry Out the Caste Census or Will it Remain an Eyewash? Can the BJP Merge Aggressive and Inclusive Hinduism? 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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Rahul takes swipe at Jaishankar, says India's foreign policy has collapsed
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to explain why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan and who asked US President Donald Trump to "mediate" between the two South Asian neighbours. Gandhi tagged a post by the Congress which carried a video clip of Jaishankar answering questions on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan, during an interview with Dutch broadcaster NOS "Will JJ explain: Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? Why didn't a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? Who asked Trump to mediate between India & Pakistan?" Gandhi said. "India's foreign policy has collapsed," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed. Gandhi on Thursday had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having compromised with India's prestige and asked him why he sacrificed the nation's interests by agreeing to halting of military hostilities against Pakistan. "Modi ji, stop giving hollow speeches. Just tell: Why did you believe Pakistan's statement on terrorism? Why did you sacrifice India's interests by bowing to Trump? Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras? You have compromised with the prestige of India!," he had said in a post on X. Congress leaders have been hitting out at the External Affairs Minister, calling him "Jaichand Jaishankar". The reference is from the epic poem 'Prithviraj Raso' in which Jaichand, a Rajput ruler, is said to be allied with Muhammad Ghori against another Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. AICC secretary in the office of the Congress president Gaurav Pandhi said, "Every single day that Jaichand Jaishankar continues as the Minister of External Affairs, he remains not just a liability but a serious threat to India's national interests. He should be removed from office without delay, and an independent inquiry must be instituted to investigate his failures. The Congress has been questioning the government for halting Operation Sindoor at a time when the armed forces were going strong and taking decisive action against terror camps in Pakistan. The war of words between Congress and BJP over their leaders' statements on the Indo-Pak conflict has intensified this week, with the ruling party calling Rahul Gandhi "modern age Mir Jafar" and the opposition party describing Jaishankar as "new age Jaichand". The two parties traded barbs over their remarks on Operation Sindoor and also posted memes on social media, each suggesting that the other has betrayed the nation. The Congress and Rahul Gandhi have attacked Jaishankar, alleging he had forewarned Pakistan about Operation Sindoor. The US President has been repeatedly claiming that he helped settle the tensions between India and Pakistan. India carried out precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military installations. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the military confrontation after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. On May 10, Trump had announced that India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks "mediated" by Washington.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India's foreign policy collapsed: Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at Jaishankar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday (May 23, 2025) claimed that India's foreign policy has 'collapsed' and asked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to explain why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan and who asked U.S. President Donald Trump to 'mediate' between the two South Asian neighbours. Mr. Gandhi tagged a post by the Congress which carried a video clip of Mr. Jaishankar answering questions on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan, during an interview with Dutch broadcaster NOS. 'Will JJ explain: Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? Why didn't a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? Who asked Trump to 'mediate' between India & Pakistan?' Mr. Gandhi said. 'India's foreign policy has collapsed,' the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed. Mr. Gandhi on Thursday (May 22, 2025) had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having compromised with India's prestige and asked him why he sacrificed the nation's interests by agreeing to halting of military hostilities against Pakistan. 'Modi ji, stop giving hollow speeches. Just tell: Why did you believe Pakistan's statement on terrorism? Why did you sacrifice India's interests by bowing to Trump? Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras? You have compromised with the prestige of India!,' he had said in a post on X. Congress leaders have been hitting out at the External Affairs Minister, calling him 'Jaichand Jaishankar'. The reference is from the epic poem 'Prithviraj Raso' in which Jaichand, a Rajput ruler, is said to be allied with Muhammad Ghori against another Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. AICC secretary in the office of the Congress president Gaurav Pandhi said, 'Every single day that Jaichand Jaishankar continues as the Minister of External Affairs, he remains not just a liability but a serious threat to India's national interests. He should be removed from office without delay, and an independent inquiry must be instituted to investigate his failures.' The Congress has been questioning the government for halting Operation Sindoor at a time when the armed forces were going strong and taking decisive action against terror camps in Pakistan. The war of words between Congress and BJP over their leaders' statements on the India-Pakistan conflict has intensified this week, with the ruling party calling Mr. Gandhi 'modern age Mir Jafar' and the Opposition party describing Mr. Jaishankar as 'new age Jaichand'. The two parties traded barbs over their remarks on Operation Sindoor and also posted memes on social media, each suggesting that the other has betrayed the nation. The Congress and Mr. Gandhi have attacked Mr. Jaishankar, alleging he had forewarned Pakistan about Operation Sindoor. The U.S. President has been repeatedly claiming that he helped settle the tensions between India and Pakistan. India carried out precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani military installations. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the military confrontation after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. On May 10, Mr. Trump had announced that India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks 'mediated' by Washington.
