Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar minister, has broken his silence days after his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal by sharing an emotional message dedicated to his parents, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tej Pratap reaffirmed his loyalty and devotion, calling them his “whole world” and implicitly blaming internal party betrayal for his ousting.
In his heartfelt message, Tej Pratap wrote:
“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.”
In a veiled attack on some within the party, he added:
"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.”
The reference to “Jaichand” — a historical figure synonymous with betrayal in Indian lore — seems directed at those within the RJD whom Tej Pratap accuses of undermining the family’s unity and orchestrating his downfall.
This is his first public reaction since the RJD expelled him for six years on May 25, citing “irresponsible behaviour” and violations of the party’s discipline. The disciplinary move came in the wake of a Facebook post from his official account, where he allegedly disclosed a 12-year romantic relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav and shared personal photos.
Tej Pratap has denied responsibility, claiming his account was hacked and the post was doctored to malign him and his family.
While his emotional outreach suggests a desire for reconciliation with his parents, it also underscores deepening fissures within the Yadav political family and the RJD’s internal structure, especially at a time when Tejashwi Yadav continues to consolidate his leadership within the party.
The episode may have broader implications for the RJD’s image, especially among its traditional voter base, which closely watches the personal and political dynamics within Bihar’s most influential political dynasty.
