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Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Expelled by Lalu, Tej Pratap invites RJD to join his alliance ahead of Bihar election: ‘Jinko humara mazak udana hai…'
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday invited Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Congress to join him as he announced the formation of a coalition of five minor parties to contest the upcoming assembly election. Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav addressing a press conference in Patna, Bihar on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT) Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled from RJD by his father in May, made the announcement at a press conference, which was also attended by national presidents of the five parties. The five parties are Vikas Vanchit Insaan Party (VVIP), Bhojpuriya Jan Morcha (BJM), Pragatisheel Janta Party (PJP), Wajib Adhikar Party (WAP) and Sanyukt Kisan Vikas Party (SKVP). Tej Pratap also announced that he will contest the assembly election, due later this year, from the Mahua seat, which he represented until 2020, when the RJD shifted him to Hasanpur. "Jinko humara mazak udana hai, hasi udana hai, udatey rahe… (people are free to make fun of me, but I will tread my own path). Our coalition will move forward together to ensure social justice, social rights, and the complete transformation of Bihar. If people give us the mandate, we will work towards the development of the state. We will work to fulfill the dreams of Ram Manohar Lohia, Karpoori Thakur and Jayaprakash Narayan," Tej Pratap said. Yadav said he will contest the polls from the Mahua assembly seat as an Independent candidate. In 2020, Mukesh Kumar Raushan of the RJD won the seat by defeating Ashma Parveen of the Janata Dal (United). "People are supporting me, and a large number of people are now connected with my 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav', a social media platform to reach out to people," he added. Responding to a question if his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav would contest against him from the Mahua assembly constituency, Tej Pratap replied, "Tejashwi Yadav won't contest from Mahua ever. I have always blessed him… No, we are not on talking terms.' 'You know we have blown the trumpet to contest elections and have worked for Mahua in the past. In elections, one has to find allies, similarly, they felt that they should join Team Tej Pratap. Many enemies will hear through your channel, but we will work. I will not comment on anyone,' he added. The former Bihar minister was expelled from the party on May 25 for six years, a day after he reportedly confessed to being "in a relationship" with a woman named Anushka. He, however, later deleted the social media post, claiming that his page was "hacked". Lalu Prasad also disowned Tej Pratap due to his 'irresponsible behaviour'. A few days later, after his expulsion from the party, Tej Pratap had alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. He had voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. His expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar assembly poll, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. (With inputs from PTI)
India Today
05-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Tej Pratap Yadav announces alliance with 5 minor parties after RJD ouster
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday announced the formation of a new coalition comprising five minor parties to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The move comes months after his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) by his father and party supremo, Lalu five parties in the alliance are: Vikas Vanchit Insaan Party (VVIP), Bhojpuriya Jan Morcha (BJM), Pragatisheel Janta Party (PJP), Wajib Adhikar Party (WAP), and Sanyukt Kisan Vikas Party (SKVP).: 05/08/2025, : ( ):1. (VVIP)2. (BJM)3. Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) August 5, 2025advertisementAddressing a press conference alongside the national presidents of the five constituent parties, Tej Pratap said that the coalition aims to champion social justice, rights, and the comprehensive development of the eastern state. 'People are free to make fun of me, but I will tread my own path,' Yadav said. 'Our coalition will move forward together to ensure social justice, social rights, and the complete transformation of Bihar.' He also announced that he would contest the polls as an Independent candidate from the Mahua assembly constituency, which he had earlier represented until 2020, before being fielded from Hasanpur by the RJD.'If people give us the mandate, we will work towards the development of the state. We will work to fulfill the dreams of Ram Manohar Lohia, Karpoori Thakur, and Jayaprakash Narayan,' he claimed growing support for his political efforts through "Team Tej Pratap Yadav," a social media initiative aimed at engaging with the political realignment follows his expulsion from the RJD on May 25, reportedly over a controversial social media post in which he claimed to be in a relationship with a woman named Anushka. The post was later deleted, with Yadav stating his account had been 'hacked.' Lalu Prasad cited "irresponsible behaviour" as the reason for his son's six-year suspension from the the days following his expulsion, Yadav alleged a conspiracy to create a rift between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, who is currently leading the RJD into the upcoming state elections. Using his X handle, Yadav blamed the situation on "Jaichand"—a term used metaphorically in Indian politics to refer to betrayal.....— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 31, 2025Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav are among four of nine siblings of Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, both former chief ministers of Bihar, who are active in politics. The state is set to go to the polls later this year.- EndsInput from PTI
News18
05-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Tej Pratap Announces Alliance With VVIP For Bihar Polls, Says Tejashwi Won't Contest In Mahua
Last Updated: Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled from the RJD by his father, announced an alliance with the Vikas Vanchit Insan Party (VVIP). He earlier said he would contest from Mahua. Tej Pratap Yadav, who announced an alliance with the Vikas Vanchit Insan Party (VVIP) ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, said his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav will not contest against him from the Mahua constituency. The former Bihar minister, who was expelled from the party on May 25 by his father Lalu Prasad for six years over his 'relationship" with a woman named Anushka, had previously announced that he would contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Mahua seat in Vaishali district as an independent candidate. Speaking to reporters, Tej Pratap said he was not on talking terms with Tejashwi Yadav but gave his blessings to his younger brother. 'Tejashwi Yadav won't contest from Mahua ever. I have always blessed him… No, we are not on talking terms," he said. VIDEO | Patna, Bihar: Responding to a question if his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav will contest against him from Mahua Assembly constituency, Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) says, 'Tejashwi Yadav won't contest from Mahua ever. I have always blessed him… no, we are not… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2025 Earlier today, Tej Pratap announced an alliance with the Vikas Vanchit Insan Party, led by Pradeep Nishad. 'Representatives of several parties are here and they all have agreed to support 'Team Tej Pratap'. We will together fight battle ahead. We are aware that it will be a challenging battle ahead," he said at the press conference. Without taking names, Tej Pratap said he was a victim of injustice and claimed that several people were out to 'break us". 'Many people would be thinking that we will be destroyed in this battle, but our unity is our strength," he added. Pradeep Nishad was previously an active leader of the VIP (Vikassheel Insaan Party). However, he recently parted ways with the party's founder, Mukesh Sahani, and has formed his own political party. It is believed that differences in ideology and a desire to give distinct political representation to the Nishad community led him to take this step. Political analysts believe that Tej Pratap's move could shift the dynamics of the opposition in Bihar after his fallout with the RJD. He is currently the MLA of the Hasanpur seat in Samastipur district. Tej Pratap Yadav made his political debut in the 2015 assembly polls and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state cabinet. Last month, the estranged son of the Yadav family launched a new Facebook page titled 'Team Tej Pratap', notably omitting his father's party name and election symbol. The page features the slogan, 'Jiska Kaayam Hai Pratap, Wahi Hai Aapka Apna Tej Pratap," and Tej Pratap Yadav has announced that all his activities will be shared through this platform. (with inputs from PTI) Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Tej Pratap Yadav says will contest from Mahua in Bihar Election 2025: ‘Chacha nahi banenge CM'
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father Lalu Prasad, announced last week that he would contest the upcoming Bihar elections from the Mahua assembly constituency in the Vaishali district as an Independent candidate. Tej Pratap is currently the MLA of Hasanpur seat in Samastipur. He said on Saturday evening, "Yes, this time, I will contest the elections from Mahua assembly seat as an Independent candidate. My opponents must have started to feel an itch." He said that "Team Tej Pratap" is a medium to reach the people. "I have people's support... a large number of people are now connected with my 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav', a social media platform to reach out to people," he was quoted by news agency PTI as saying. He took a dig at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying he would not retain his post after the assembly polls. "I am confident that 'chacha' (Nitish) will not become the CM... those who would form the government, if they talk about youths, employment, education, and health, Tej Pratap Yadav will stand with them," he said. Few days back, several reports claimed that Lalu Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has "rebranded" himself. During his visit to the Mahua constituent assembly of Bihar earlier in July, Tej Pratap's supporters were seen holding — not an RJD flag – but a green-and-yellow flag with 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav' written on it. Tej Pratap's move had sparked rumours in the political circles, with many speculating whether he would launch a new political party or contest the upcoming Bihar Elections as an independent candidate. Tej Pratap, a former Bihar minister, was expelled from the RJD on May 25 by his father Lalu Prasad for six years. He was expelled a day after he reportedly confessed on social media to being "in a relationship" with a woman named Anushka. He, however, later deleted the Facebook post with a claim that his page was "hacked". Lalu Prasad also disowned Tej Pratap due to his "irresponsible behaviour". A few days after his expulsion from the party, Tej Pratap had alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. He had voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. His 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 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. The assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to take place at the end of this year. Currently, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holds power in the state under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar.
India.com
27-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Big Update on Bihar Elections
videoDetails Big Update on Bihar Elections Yashwant Bhaskar | Updated: Jul 27, 2025, 02:28 PM IST Tej Pratap Yadav will contest as an independent candidate from Mahua assembly seat in Team Tej Pratap Yadav will contest the election.
