Latest news with #TejPratapYadav
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Have faith in me: Tej Pratap's message to brother Tejashwi after RJD ouster
Breaking his silence over his recent expulsion from the RJD, headed by his father Lalu Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi former Bihar minister, who was expelled from the party a week ago, voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for the Mahabharata imagery which he had been employing to describe his relationship with his far more successful younger brother, Tej Pratap Yadav wrote, "Those dreaming of a rift between Arjun and me will never succeed in a conspiracy. They can win over the army of Krishna, but can't capture Krishna himself. I will soon expose every such conspiracy." Without mentioning Tejashwi Yadav by name, he said, "My brother, I would ask you to have faith that I am with you in all circumstances. My blessings were with you and will be so always. Please take care of Mummy and Papa. Jaichand is outside as well as within."advertisementTej Pratap Yadav, who is the elder son of Lalu Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister, Rabri Devi, had earlier come out with a post addressed to 'My dear Mummy and Papa'."My world revolves around both of you. You and your command are bigger than God for me. With you around, I feel I have everything. I need only your love and trust and nothing else. Papa, without you, this party (RJD) would not have come into existence. Jaichand, like greedy people, have plotted against me. My only wishes Mummy and Papa, may you both always be happy and healthy," he Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion was ordered a day after he confessed to being "in a relationship" with a woman named Anushka, only to delete the Facebook post later with a claim that his page was "hacked".The post had created a huge controversy and Tej Pratap Yadav's estranged wife Aishwarya alleged to the media that her in-laws had "ruined" her life by getting her married to him despite his being in a relationship with another woman before their wedding in Pratap Yadav had so far kept mum on his expulsion despite his father announcing on social media that he was disgusted with his elder son's brother Aakash Yadav also recently came out in public to "strongly condemn" the expulsion of Tej Pratap Yadav, but refused to divulge whether his sister was in a relationship with the former minister, saying, "It is for the two of them to speak on this issue if and when they choose."Aakash Yadav had also urged Tejashwi Yadav, now the de-facto leader of the RJD, to intervene in the matter, saying, "The reputation of both our families is at stake."Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi, both former chief ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in Pratap Yadav made his political debut in the Assembly polls of 2015. He is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state Watch IN THIS STORY#Bihar#Tejashwi Yadav#Tej Pratap Yadav#Lalu Prasad Yadav#Patna#Rashtriya Janata Dal
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amit Shah inaugurates Central Forensic Science Lab in Kolkata, highlights forensic reforms
2:34 Tej Pratap Yadav, expelled from RJD and family for 6 years, has shared an emotional social media post. He referred to his parents, Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi, as his 'world'. Tej Pratap also blamed 'Jaichands' (traitors) within the party, alluding to selfish and greedy individuals plotting against him. This post comes a week after a scandal involving Tej Pratap and Anushka's pictures went viral, leading to his expulsion by Lalu Prasad.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Greedy people playing politics with me: Tej Pratap Yadav on ouster from RJD, family
Former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad, on Sunday (June 1, 2025) blamed 'greedy people playing politics with him' for his predicament within the party and the family. Mr. Prasad had on May 25 expelled his elder son Mr. Yadav from the party and snapped all family ties with him, stating that his actions were "irresponsible" and not in accordance with public conduct. In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Yadav said: '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. All I need is your trust and love, nothing more.' 'Daddy, if it weren't for you, neither this party would exist, nor would those greedy people like 'Jaichand' who play politics with me. Mom and dad, may you both always stay healthy and happy (sic).' Mr. Yadav, however, did not elaborate on what he meant by people playing politics with him. His expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Mr. Prasad's younger son, Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Mr. Prasad and Rabri Devi, both former Chief Ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in politics. Tej Pratap Yadav had made his political debut in the assembly polls of 2015, and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the State cabinet.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
My whole world: Tej Pratap's emotional message for Lalu Yadav after RJD ouster
Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has shared an emotional message addressed to his parents, reaffirming his unwavering loyalty and devotion following his expulsion from the a heartfelt note shared on X, formerly Twitter, Tej Pratap described his parents, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, as his 'whole world.' Without naming individuals, he appeared to take aim at certain members within the party and accused them of betrayal and undermining the family's dear mom and 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. '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 marks Tej Pratap's first public statement referencing his parents since the RJD leadership expelled him for six years on May 25, citing 'irresponsible behaviour' and conduct unbecoming of the party's disciplinary action followed a controversial post from his Facebook account, in which he allegedly revealed a 12-year romantic relationship with Anushka Pratap has since denied authorship of the post, claiming his Facebook account was hacked and the images were doctored in an attempt to tarnish his and his family's Reel IN THIS STORY#Bihar
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
After expulsion from RJD, Tej Pratap Yadav ‘needs love, trust' from 'dear mummy papa' Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav broke silence after his 'irresponsible behaviour' led to the expulsion from the party on May 25 for six years. He has sought love and trust from his parents, while calling them his 'whole world'. '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 stated on X. Tej Pratap, without naming anyone, seemed to criticise certain RJD members by comparing them to 'Jaichand", a historical symbol of betrayal. '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,' Yadav added. The disciplinary action was prompted by a controversial Facebook post in which he claimed to have been in a 12-year romantic relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav. The post went viral and sparked widespread discussion, with many questioning why Tej Pratap chose to marry in 2018 if he was already in a relationship. He had tied the knot with Aishwarya Rai, the daughter of senior politician Chandrika Rai, that year. However, the marriage ended within months, and a divorce case is currently ongoing. Lalu declared his son's expulsion from the party and a severance of personal relationships, stating, 'Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. He will no longer have any role in the party or the family.' 'He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who maintain relations with him should do so at their discretion. I have always been an advocate of maintaining a sense of honour in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this principle in public life. Thank you,' Lalu added. Tej Pratap initially refuted posting the message and claimed that his social media accounts were hacked, saying, 'My platforms have been hacked, and my pictures are being wrongly edited to harass and defame me and my family,' requesting his followers not to believe rumours.
