From Mithilanchal to Saran and Patna to Rohtas, each region has produced at least one contest that captures the state’s political restlessness. Six such assembly seats, in particular, stand out for their personalities, controversies, and symbolism.

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Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and head of the Janshakti Janta Dal, has been charged with breaching the model code of conduct (MCC) during the submission of his nomination papers for the Mahua assembly seat in Vaishali, Bihar. Police confirmed the booking on Sunday (October 19). The district police issued a statement after a video surfaced on social media showing Yadav using an SUV, which had a police emblem and a beacon light, during his procession on October 16. The Circle Officer from Mahua filed a complaint, which led to an investigation. Authorities found that while the vehicle had a police logo and beacon, they were privately installed. Consequently, a case was registered for violating the election guidelines.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-elections-2025-why-party-hoppers-are-becoming-key-strategy-for-electoral-success-1760928726138">Bihar Elections 2025: Why party-hoppers are becoming key strategy for electoral success</a>&nbsp;Tej Pratap, who had been expelled from the RJD by his father Lalu Prasad in May for reportedly admitting to being in a relationship with a woman, later launched his own political party. Following his expulsion, he claimed his Facebook account had been hacked after a controversial post, and denied any involvement in the statements. Lalu Prasad also distanced himself from his son due to what he described as Tej Pratap's 'irresponsible behavior'. Tej Pratap, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that a conspiracy was behind the fallout between him and his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, blaming ‘Jaichand’—a term used for traitors in Indian history.<h2>What happened in 2020 Bihar elections?</h2>In the 2020 Bihar state elections, the BJP-JDU alliance narrowly defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. The BJP-JDU coalition secured 125 seats (with BJP winning 74, JDU 42, and others 9), while the RJD took 75, Congress 19, and other parties claimed 16 seats. Despite JDU being the smaller partner with fewer seats, Nitish Kumar of JDU was appointed as Chief Minister, marking his seventh term in office. However, midway through his tenure, Kumar did what many anticipated—he switched sides and rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in 2022, taking oath as Chief Minister for an eighth term. This time, he played a key role in establishing the INDIA alliance, a new anti-BJP coalition. Yet, in 2024, he once again made a dramatic U-turn, re-aligning with the BJP and taking oath as chief minister for his ninth term.

Bihar Elections 2025: Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad, Janshakti Janta Dal chief booked for MCC violation

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and head of the Janshakti Janta Dal, has been charged with breaching the model code of conduct (MCC) during the submission of his nomination papers for the Mahua assembly seat in Vaishali, Bihar. Police confirmed the booking on Sunday (October 19). The district police issued a statement after a video surfaced on social media showing Yadav using an SUV, which had a police emblem and a beacon light, during his procession on October 16. The Circle Officer from Mahua filed a complaint, which led to an investigation. Authorities found that while the vehicle had a police logo and beacon, they were privately installed. Consequently, a case was registered for violating the election guidelines. Also Read: Bihar Elections 2025: Why party-hoppers are becoming key strategy for electoral success Tej Pratap, who had been expelled from the RJD by his father Lalu Prasad in May for reportedly admitting to being in a relationship with a woman, later launched his own political party. Following his expulsion, he claimed his Facebook account had been hacked after a controversial post, and denied any involvement in the statements. Lalu Prasad also distanced himself from his son due to what he described as Tej Pratap's 'irresponsible behavior'. Tej Pratap, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that a conspiracy was behind the fallout between him and his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, blaming ‘Jaichand’—a term used for traitors in Indian history. What happened in 2020 Bihar elections? In the 2020 Bihar state elections, the BJP-JDU alliance narrowly defeated the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. The BJP-JDU coalition secured 125 seats (with BJP winning 74, JDU 42, and others 9), while the RJD took 75, Congress 19, and other parties claimed 16 seats. Despite JDU being the smaller partner with fewer seats, Nitish Kumar of JDU was appointed as Chief Minister, marking his seventh term in office. However, midway through his tenure, Kumar did what many anticipated—he switched sides and rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in 2022, taking oath as Chief Minister for an eighth term. This time, he played a key role in establishing the INDIA alliance, a new anti-BJP coalition. Yet, in 2024, he once again made a dramatic U-turn, re-aligning with the BJP and taking oath as chief minister for his ninth term.

Tej Pratap Yadav, RJD leader Lalu Prasad's son, faces a case for using a police-marked SUV during his nomination filing, breaching the election code in Bihar

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled by his father Lalu Yadav from RJD and the family over his relationship with Anushka Yadav, said on Friday that he had started preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He reportedly unfollowed his sisters, Misa Bharati, Raj Laxmi Yadav, and Hema Yadav, signaling a raging family feud. "We have started preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, and only time will tell whose government will be formed in Bihar," he said.&nbsp;Tej Pratap Yadav, however, continues to follow Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD founder, and Rabri Devi, his mother, on X.&nbsp;In May, Lalu Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from RJD for six years over “irresponsible behaviour”. He also snapped his and his family's ties with Yadav. "The activities, public conduct, and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not per our family values and traditions. Hence, I removed him from the party and the family," he wrote on X in May, adding that he would not play any role in the party or the family.&nbsp;On Thursday, Tej Pratap Yadav told India Today that he would contest the polls from the Mahua assembly constituency independently, even if the RJD ignores him for the election ticket.&nbsp;"The people of Mahua only want me to contest from here. They are saying that if anyone else from the RJD is fielded here, they will not vote for him. If the party (RJD) gives me a ticket, I will contest for the RJD. If it doesn't, I will contest as an Independent candidate, but will fight from Mahua only. It is my land of action," he said.&nbsp;Tej Pratap Yadav won the 2015 Bihar assembly elections from Mahua. He became Bihar's health minister. He said he and his mother, Rabri Devi, had provided ambulances to the constituency using their funds as lawmakers.

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled by his father Lalu Yadav from RJD and the family over his relationship with Anushka Yadav, said on Friday that he has started preparing for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. 

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled by his father Lalu Yadav from RJD and the family over his relationship with Anushka Yadav, said on Friday that he had started preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He reportedly unfollowed his sisters, Misa Bharati, Raj Laxmi Yadav, and Hema Yadav, signaling a raging family feud. "We have started preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, and only time will tell whose government will be formed in Bihar," he said. Tej Pratap Yadav, however, continues to follow Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD founder, and Rabri Devi, his mother, on X. In May, Lalu Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from RJD for six years over “irresponsible behaviour”. He also snapped his and his family's ties with Yadav. "The activities, public conduct, and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not per our family values and traditions. Hence, I removed him from the party and the family," he wrote on X in May, adding that he would not play any role in the party or the family. On Thursday, Tej Pratap Yadav told India Today that he would contest the polls from the Mahua assembly constituency independently, even if the RJD ignores him for the election ticket. "The people of Mahua only want me to contest from here. They are saying that if anyone else from the RJD is fielded here, they will not vote for him. If the party (RJD) gives me a ticket, I will contest for the RJD. If it doesn't, I will contest as an Independent candidate, but will fight from Mahua only. It is my land of action," he said. Tej Pratap Yadav won the 2015 Bihar assembly elections from Mahua. He became Bihar's health minister. He said he and his mother, Rabri Devi, had provided ambulances to the constituency using their funds as lawmakers.

Bihar assembly elections: Tej Pratap Yadav won the 2015 Bihar assembly elections from Mahua.&nbsp;

Bihar assembly elections: What are Tej Pratap Yadav's electoral plans?

Days after former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from his family and the party following his now deleted post revealing his partner Anushka Yadav, the woman's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch. Akash Yadav, a former youth leader of the RJD, questioned the expulsion of Tej Pratap and said that Lalu Yadav should not be influenced by “outsiders.” He also claimed that his sister's character assassination is being done by a few, but maintained that media should respect privacy and it is for “the man and the woman to speak about the matter.”&nbsp;"...Looking at whatever has happened, all I would like to say is that this is privacy. It is a matter of a man and a woman. It would be better if the two of them spoke about this. My sister's character assassination was being done by a few people, so I have to respond to them...I would like to tell Lalu Prasad Yadav not to ruin his family by being influenced by some outsiders. The outsiders have entered your house and are working to finish your family. The result is before you. The man who was working hard to make his brother the CM has now been ousted from the party...," Akash Yadav told news agency ANI.&nbsp;Earlier, while speaking to reporters he had questioned the rationale behind expulsion of Tej Pratap from the party. "Is Tej Pratap Yadav a rapist? Is he a thief? Stole someone's dupatta? Carried out obscene acts? So why this huge (punishment)? Is this Mughal-e Azam? Or is this the old-style village panch where a love marriage brought on retribution from village elders?"&nbsp;Akash Yadav was not the only one questioning Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tej Pratap's estranged wife, Aishwariya Rai, whom he married in May, 2018, addressed a press conference and asked why was her life ruined if Lalu Yadav's elder son was already married. “The entire family is together in this. They are doing all this drama because of the upcoming polls. I am sure Rabri Devi must have gone to him, wiped off his tears and assured him that she would make everything better…The 12-year secret is out now. Why did he marry me? Why did he ruin my life?”<h2>Tej Pratap's first response after expulsion&nbsp;</h2>Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the party and family on Sunday (May 25). Issuing his first response on Tuesday (May 27), he took to X and congratulated his younger brother and his family for the birth of his nephew. Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad's younger son and his wife Raj Shree welcomed their second child Iraj on May 27. &nbsp;<h2>Controversy and family feud&nbsp;</h2>Tej Pratap Yadav on May 24 shared a picture of Anushka Yadav and himself on his Facebook profile, claiming that he is in a relationship with her. He stated that he wanted to share the news with everyone and finally he has done so. The post opened the pandora's box for the Lalu family in Bihar and Tej Pratap's follow-up post claiming that his account was hacked and AI was used to morph his image with the woman did little to assuage the fire. Lalu Yadav expelled him from the party and family for six years and Tejashwi said that “he dislikes this kind of behaviour.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav after Tej Pratap Yadav expulsion from the party

Days after former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from his family and the party following his now deleted post revealing his partner Anushka Yadav, the woman's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch. Akash Yadav, a former youth leader of the RJD, questioned the expulsion of Tej Pratap and said that Lalu Yadav should not be influenced by “outsiders.” He also claimed that his sister's character assassination is being done by a few, but maintained that media should respect privacy and it is for “the man and the woman to speak about the matter.” "...Looking at whatever has happened, all I would like to say is that this is privacy. It is a matter of a man and a woman. It would be better if the two of them spoke about this. My sister's character assassination was being done by a few people, so I have to respond to them...I would like to tell Lalu Prasad Yadav not to ruin his family by being influenced by some outsiders. The outsiders have entered your house and are working to finish your family. The result is before you. The man who was working hard to make his brother the CM has now been ousted from the party...," Akash Yadav told news agency ANI. Earlier, while speaking to reporters he had questioned the rationale behind expulsion of Tej Pratap from the party. "Is Tej Pratap Yadav a rapist? Is he a thief? Stole someone's dupatta? Carried out obscene acts? So why this huge (punishment)? Is this Mughal-e Azam? Or is this the old-style village panch where a love marriage brought on retribution from village elders?" Akash Yadav was not the only one questioning Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tej Pratap's estranged wife, Aishwariya Rai, whom he married in May, 2018, addressed a press conference and asked why was her life ruined if Lalu Yadav's elder son was already married. “The entire family is together in this. They are doing all this drama because of the upcoming polls. I am sure Rabri Devi must have gone to him, wiped off his tears and assured him that she would make everything better…The 12-year secret is out now. Why did he marry me? Why did he ruin my life?” Tej Pratap's first response after expulsion Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the party and family on Sunday (May 25). Issuing his first response on Tuesday (May 27), he took to X and congratulated his younger brother and his family for the birth of his nephew. Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad's younger son and his wife Raj Shree welcomed their second child Iraj on May 27. Controversy and family feud Tej Pratap Yadav on May 24 shared a picture of Anushka Yadav and himself on his Facebook profile, claiming that he is in a relationship with her. He stated that he wanted to share the news with everyone and finally he has done so. The post opened the pandora's box for the Lalu family in Bihar and Tej Pratap's follow-up post claiming that his account was hacked and AI was used to morph his image with the woman did little to assuage the fire. Lalu Yadav expelled him from the party and family for six years and Tejashwi said that “he dislikes this kind of behaviour.”

Anushka Yadav's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav after Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion from the party

'Is he a rapist?' Anushka Yadav's brother breaks silence days after Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion, cautions RJD patriarch Lalu

A high-voltage drama has unfolded in Bihar after the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap, announced his "12 years" of relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav. Tej Pratap, who married Aishwarya Rai (grand-daughter of Bihar's former chief minister Daroga Prasad Rai) in 2018, had filed for a divorce and the application is still under process.&nbsp;It all started when Tej Pratap took to the social media platform Facebook and posted a photo with Anushka claiming they had been in a relationship for 12 years now. Later, he took to X and said his Facebook was hacked. But the drama escalated when Lalu Prasad expelled his elder son for six years from the RJD party and removed him from the family for “disregard for moral values in personal life". Who is Anushka Yadav?&nbsp;Although not much information is available in the public domain about her, Anushka seems to have a political connection with RJD. As per the little information available, Anushka is the daughter of Manoj Yadav and hails from Bihar's capital, Patna. Her brother, Manoj Yadav, is the former state president of the RJD’s student wing.As per reports, it was Tej Pratap who had appointed Akash as the president of RJD's student wing.&nbsp;'Why was my life ruined?'&nbsp;After the RJD chief expelled his son from the party, ahead of Bihar election scheduled for later this year, Tej Pratap's ex-wife, Aishwarya, did a press conference and showered multiple questions at the Yadav family.Aishwarya, who had alleged domestic violence against Tej Pratap and his family in 2019, called the entire case of expulsion from RJD a "drama" ahead of the election.&nbsp;Aishwarya asked the Yadav family if they were aware of the alleged affair of Tej Pratap, then why they "ruined" her life by getting him married to her.&nbsp;"Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening," Lalu Prasad Yadav's former daughter-in-law said.

Who is Anushka Yadav, Tej Pratap's 'partner' of 12 years? RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's family drama explained 

A high-voltage drama has unfolded in Bihar after the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap, announced his "12 years" of relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav. Tej Pratap, who married Aishwarya Rai (grand-daughter of Bihar's former chief minister Daroga Prasad Rai) in 2018, had filed for a divorce and the application is still under process. It all started when Tej Pratap took to the social media platform Facebook and posted a photo with Anushka claiming they had been in a relationship for 12 years now. Later, he took to X and said his Facebook was hacked. But the drama escalated when Lalu Prasad expelled his elder son for six years from the RJD party and removed him from the family for “disregard for moral values in personal life". Who is Anushka Yadav? Although not much information is available in the public domain about her, Anushka seems to have a political connection with RJD. As per the little information available, Anushka is the daughter of Manoj Yadav and hails from Bihar's capital, Patna. Her brother, Manoj Yadav, is the former state president of the RJD’s student wing. As per reports, it was Tej Pratap who had appointed Akash as the president of RJD's student wing. 'Why was my life ruined?' After the RJD chief expelled his son from the party, ahead of Bihar election scheduled for later this year, Tej Pratap's ex-wife, Aishwarya, did a press conference and showered multiple questions at the Yadav family. Aishwarya, who had alleged domestic violence against Tej Pratap and his family in 2019, called the entire case of expulsion from RJD a "drama" ahead of the election. Aishwarya asked the Yadav family if they were aware of the alleged affair of Tej Pratap, then why they "ruined" her life by getting him married to her. "Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening," Lalu Prasad Yadav's former daughter-in-law said.

A high-voltage drama has unfolded in Bihar after the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap, announced his "12 years" of relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav.&nbsp;

Who is Anushka Yadav, Tej Pratap's 'partner' of 12 years? RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's family drama explained

A day after former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav disclosed his "relationship" of "12 years" with Anushka Yadav, his ex-wife Aishwarya Rai questioned him and his family. In a press conference on Monday (May 26) in Patna, Aishwarya asked the Yadav family if they were aware of the alleged affair of Tej Pratap, then why they "ruined" her life by getting him married to her."Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening," Lalu Prasad Yadav's former daughter-in-law said."Now everyone knows what has happened. If they all (the Yadav family) knew about it, then why was I married to him," she questioned.It all started when Tej Pratap Yadav posted a photo with Anushka on the social media platform Facebook claiming that he had been in a relationship with her for 12 years now. However, he took to X and said that his Facebook was "hacked". After all this drama, the RJD's chief and his father Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from the party for six years and also removed him from the family.While talking to the media, Aishwarya, who married Tej Pratap in 2018, called the expulsion a "drama"."They are not separated....even yesterday too, Rabri Devi (Mother of Tej Pratap) must have gone to him and assured him of fixing everything," Aishwarya said.She said this all drama is happening due to the election in Bihar, which is scheduled to be held later this year.When asked if she was aware of the "12 years" of relationship between Tej Pratap and Anushka, Aishwarya said she came to know about it through media only."I came to know about it through media only. I was informed about my divorce via media only," she added."I wasn't aware of it (the relationshoip), else I would have called it out earlier itself," she said.She further questioned the Yadav family and asked where was their "social justice" when Tej Pratap "beaten" her."Ask them what about me now? They are saying they expelled their son, but what about me now? Ask them this," Aishwarya said."Why was I beaten? Why multiple allegations were imposed on me?" she asked.There were also speculative claims that Lalu Yadav expelled his elder son because Aishwarya's family demanded a huge amount of money in alimony.Countering this Aishwarya said, "They blame me for everything. Everyone is aware of what is happening since seven years. Only I am responsible for everything? He said the relationship was since 12 years now. So his family was not aware? Were Lalu ji, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi not aware of it? How am I responsible for everything everytime? They are trying to blame me to hide their son's mistakes," she said.

Lalu Prasad Yadav family drama escalates, Aishwarya Rai questions why Tej Pratap married her if

A day after former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav disclosed his "relationship" of "12 years" with Anushka Yadav, his ex-wife Aishwarya Rai questioned him and his family. In a press conference on Monday (May 26) in Patna, Aishwarya asked the Yadav family if they were aware of the alleged affair of Tej Pratap, then why they "ruined" her life by getting him married to her. "Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening," Lalu Prasad Yadav's former daughter-in-law said. "Now everyone knows what has happened. If they all (the Yadav family) knew about it, then why was I married to him," she questioned. It all started when Tej Pratap Yadav posted a photo with Anushka on the social media platform Facebook claiming that he had been in a relationship with her for 12 years now. However, he took to X and said that his Facebook was "hacked". After all this drama, the RJD's chief and his father Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from the party for six years and also removed him from the family. While talking to the media, Aishwarya, who married Tej Pratap in 2018, called the expulsion a "drama". "They are not separated....even yesterday too, Rabri Devi (Mother of Tej Pratap) must have gone to him and assured him of fixing everything," Aishwarya said. She said this all drama is happening due to the election in Bihar, which is scheduled to be held later this year. When asked if she was aware of the "12 years" of relationship between Tej Pratap and Anushka, Aishwarya said she came to know about it through media only. "I came to know about it through media only. I was informed about my divorce via media only," she added. "I wasn't aware of it (the relationshoip), else I would have called it out earlier itself," she said. She further questioned the Yadav family and asked where was their "social justice" when Tej Pratap "beaten" her. "Ask them what about me now? They are saying they expelled their son, but what about me now? Ask them this," Aishwarya said. "Why was I beaten? Why multiple allegations were imposed on me?" she asked. There were also speculative claims that Lalu Yadav expelled his elder son because Aishwarya's family demanded a huge amount of money in alimony. Countering this Aishwarya said, "They blame me for everything. Everyone is aware of what is happening since seven years. Only I am responsible for everything? He said the relationship was since 12 years now. So his family was not aware? Were Lalu ji, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi not aware of it? How am I responsible for everything everytime? They are trying to blame me to hide their son's mistakes," she said.

A day after former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav disclosed his "relationship" of "12 years" with Anushka Yadav, his ex-wife Aishwarya Rai questioned him and his family.&nbsp;

'Were they not aware of it?': Lalu Prasad Yadav's family drama escalates; Aishwarya Rai questions why Tej Pratap married her if...

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family.RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rjd-supremo-lalu-yadav-expels-elder-son-tej-pratap-from-party-for-6-years-1748167830682">RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years</a><h2>Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained</h2>Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.”Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.”<h2>Lalu Yadav says values must come first</h2>Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family.“Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote.He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.”“Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. 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,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values. The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited. Also read: RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.” Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.” Lalu Yadav says values must come first Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family. “Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote. He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.” “Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. 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,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

‘We cannot tolerate such things’: Tejashwi backs Lalu after brother Tej Pratap’s RJD expulsion

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav invited severe backlash after a video went viral in which he was seen angrily pushing away a party worker from the stage during a celebration.

The RJD leader and her sister Misa Bharti were in a gathering after her nomination which she filed from the Pataliputra seat on Monday (May 13) along with several other party workers when the incident took place.

Tej Pratap Yadav can be seen in the video grabbing one of the party workers and pushing him away.

As per local media reports, a scuffle broke out between the party workers on stage amid the celebrations in Shri Krishna Memorial Hall, Patna.

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<h2>Tej Pratap issues clarification</h2>

Tej Pratap&nbsp;later took to his official X handle and said that there are always two sides to a coin and that it was the party worker who came in between his sister Misa Bharti and mother Rabri Devi on stage.

He then said that he sustained injury in his hand in the incident and was in immense pain and he had to push the individual away to save himself.

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<h2>BJP slams Tej Pratap Yadav for his behaviour</h2>

The incident triggered massive outrage on social media with BJP denouncing Yadav for his actions.

"Lalu Prasad Yadav's good-for-nothing son Tej Pratap Yadav living up to his family tradition. Watch how he brutally manhandles a party worker in full public view. This is the difference between earning your stature and inheriting it," BJP leader Priti Gandhi said in a post on X.

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also hit out at the RJD leader for putting on display his "VVIP arrogance".

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Imagine if they are like this to workers on stage before elections what they will do to Janta after elections 
 
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"VVIP arrogance &amp; gundaagardi peaks Jungle raj display on the public stage as Lalu’s son Tej Pratap assaults &amp; pushes a karyakarta on stage. Imagine if they are like this to workers on stage before elections what they will do to Janta after elections," said Poonawalla as he shared the video of the incident.&nbsp;

<h2>YSR Congress MLA slaps voter in polling queue</h2>

Earlier, in a similar incident, YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state&nbsp; assembly elections, A Sivakumar, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue and not waiting for his turn at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;

In the 10-second video, the MLA is seen walking towards the voter and slapping him on his face. The voter is then seen returning the slap to the MLA, after which all the aides of the political leader jointly launch an attack on the voter.

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A case against the MLA has been registered by the police and an investigation is going on.&nbsp;

Posting the video, TDP leader Nara Lokesh wrote on X, "Voters who say that there is nothing to fear from YSRCP's rowdyism, I applaud your courage."

(With inputs from agencies)

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav invited severe backlash after a video went viral in which he was seen angrily pushing away a party worker from the stage during a celebration.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav invited severe backlash after a video went viral in which he was seen angrily pushing away a party worker from the stage during a celebration. The RJD leader and her sister Misa Bharti were in a gathering after her nomination which she filed from the Pataliputra seat on Monday (May 13) along with several other party workers when the incident took place. Tej Pratap Yadav can be seen in the video grabbing one of the party workers and pushing him away. As per local media reports, a scuffle broke out between the party workers on stage amid the celebrations in Shri Krishna Memorial Hall, Patna. Patna: After the nomination of Misa Bharti, a scuffle broke out between Tej Pratap Yadav and RJD supporters at the Shri Krishna Memorial Hall. pic.twitter.com/hVBPiVtfhi — IANS (@ians_india) May 13, 2024 × Also read: BJP's Madhavi Latha sparks row after her video asking burqa-clad women to show faces for ID check goes viral Tej Pratap issues clarification Tej Pratap later took to his official X handle and said that there are always two sides to a coin and that it was the party worker who came in between his sister Misa Bharti and mother Rabri Devi on stage. He then said that he sustained injury in his hand in the incident and was in immense pain and he had to push the individual away to save himself. ये जो कुछ लोग मेरा एक वीडियो वायरल कर रहे है उनको मैं बताना चाहता हूं, की सिक्के के दो पहलू होते है एक तरफ तो देख लिया आप सभी, दूसरी ओर हुआ ये था कि प्रत्याशी डॉ.मीसा भारती और मेरी मां साथ में थे दोनो के बीच में आ के धक्का दे रहा था, मेरा हाथ पहले से जख्मी है और इनके द्वारा धक्का… pic.twitter.com/gsZvz9FRBy — Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 13, 2024 × BJP slams Tej Pratap Yadav for his behaviour The incident triggered massive outrage on social media with BJP denouncing Yadav for his actions. "Lalu Prasad Yadav's good-for-nothing son Tej Pratap Yadav living up to his family tradition. Watch how he brutally manhandles a party worker in full public view. This is the difference between earning your stature and inheriting it," BJP leader Priti Gandhi said in a post on X. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also hit out at the RJD leader for putting on display his "VVIP arrogance". VVIP arrogance & gundaagardi peaks Jungle raj display on public stage as Lalu’s son Tej Pratap assaults & pushes a karyakarta on stage Imagine if they are like this to workers on stage before elections what they will do to Janta after elections Be it Congress leader in… pic.twitter.com/Bmxe59Hd9W — Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 13, 2024 × "VVIP arrogance & gundaagardi peaks Jungle raj display on the public stage as Lalu’s son Tej Pratap assaults & pushes a karyakarta on stage. Imagine if they are like this to workers on stage before elections what they will do to Janta after elections," said Poonawalla as he shared the video of the incident. YSR Congress MLA slaps voter in polling queue Earlier, in a similar incident, YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue and not waiting for his turn at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. In the 10-second video, the MLA is seen walking towards the voter and slapping him on his face. The voter is then seen returning the slap to the MLA, after which all the aides of the political leader jointly launch an attack on the voter. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA and candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur. The voter, who was standing in a queue to cast his vote, objected to the MLA's attempt to jump the line and cast his vote without waiting. The MLA, in… pic.twitter.com/9tDP8wwJO8 — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × A case against the MLA has been registered by the police and an investigation is going on. Posting the video, TDP leader Nara Lokesh wrote on X, "Voters who say that there is nothing to fear from YSRCP's rowdyism, I applaud your courage." (With inputs from agencies)

Video | Tej Pratap Yadav angrily pushes RJD worker on stage, sparks outrage

With just a week left for the grand Ram temple consecration ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Jan 22, Bihar's Environment Minister Tej Pratap Yadav claimed that Lord Ram told him in his dreams that he would not attend the event.

With just a week left for the grand Ram temple consecration ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Jan 22, Bihar's Environment Minister Tej Pratap Yadav claimed that Lord Ram told him in his dreams that he would not attend the event. In a post on X, user Megh Updates shared a video on Sunday (Jan 14) in which Environment Minister Yadav made this remark. Addressing an event, Yadav said that Lord Ram is forgotten once the elections are over. "Is it necessary that he will come (to Ayodhya) on Jan 22? Lord Ram won't come...I had a dream," Yadav said. Also read | Ram temple consecration ceremony: 100 dignitaries from 55 nations to be present in Ayodhya on Jan 22 In a veiled jibe at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India, he said, "Ram came in the dreams of four Shankaracharyas (pontiffs of the four mutts) as well as mine. Lord Ram told me that they (the BJP) were being deceptive." Here's a look at the video. WION cannot verify its authenticity Ram ji has come in my and 4 Shankracharyas dream that he will not come on 22nd January- Tejpratap Yadav pic.twitter.com/N36HRqaAB3 — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) January 14, 2024 × Tej Pratap's brother and Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has not commented on the above remarks yet. Also read: No alcohol on Jan 22 in UP, schools and colleges to be shut, says CM Yogi Many opposition leaders in India including those of the Congress, the CPI (M) and others have decided not to attend the Ram temple's consecration next week. The leaders have called the ceremony an election gimmick. 'Will visit temple after event is over': Akhilesh Yadav On Saturday, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav confirmed that he received an invitation to attend the ceremony, but asserted that he would visit the temple with his family after the event. pic.twitter.com/YtnjHVxTSJ — Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) January 13, 2024 × In a post on X, Yadav, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, thanked the temple trust for inviting him. "...heartfelt wishes for the successful completion of the ceremony. We will surely visit with family as devotees after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony," Yadav said on Saturday. Also watch: Mauritius Minister Ramdhany likens Ram Temple consecration to 'Diwali' celebration × Meanwhile, preparations are underway in full swing for the Jan 22 ceremony in Ayodhya. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has decided to enthrone Ram Lalla at the sanctorum of the temple on that day, the news agency ANI reported. Vedic rituals for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla will begin on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Ram temple ceremony | 'Lord Ram came in my dream and said...': Indian minister on not going

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar health minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday predicted that the Janata Dal (United) will soon disintegrate in the state.

The soon of RJD chief Lalu Prasad said on Saturday: "The decline of JD (U) is now certain. It has begun in Arunachal Pradesh and soon it will disintegrate in Bihar as well. It is breaking into smaller units and its future in Bihar doesn`t look bright either."

It may be recalled that in a big setback to the JD(U), six out of its seven MLAS in Arunachal Pradesh joined the ruling BJP.

Following this, the opposition has been targeting the party since the JD(U) is an ally of the BJP in Bihar. Even leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav has raised concerns over the possibility of the JD U)`s falling apart.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar health minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday predicted that the Janata Dal (United) will soon disintegrate in the state.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar health minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday predicted that the Janata Dal (United) will soon disintegrate in the state. The soon of RJD chief Lalu Prasad said on Saturday: "The decline of JD (U) is now certain. It has begun in Arunachal Pradesh and soon it will disintegrate in Bihar as well. It is breaking into smaller units and its future in Bihar doesn`t look bright either." It may be recalled that in a big setback to the JD(U), six out of its seven MLAS in Arunachal Pradesh joined the ruling BJP. Following this, the opposition has been targeting the party since the JD(U) is an ally of the BJP in Bihar. Even leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav has raised concerns over the possibility of the JD U)`s falling apart.

After Arunachal, JD(U) will break in Bihar as well: Tej Pratap Yadav

Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party.

"I am resigning from the post of Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal Sanrakshak. Those who think I am ignorant are ignorant themselves. I am well aware of who is worth what," he tweeted.

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The sudden development comes as a major embarrassment to the party which has been beset by speculations of fierce rivalry between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

Tejashwi has been declared as the political heir apparent of the RJD supremo.&nbsp;

Last year, Tej Pratap Yadav surprised his own family by filing a petition in a court seeking a divorce from newly-wed wife Aishwarya Rai. Despite pressure from the family, he has refused to withdraw his plea.

Aishwarya Rai is the daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai.&nbsp;

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Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party.

Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party. "I am resigning from the post of Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal Sanrakshak. Those who think I am ignorant are ignorant themselves. I am well aware of who is worth what," he tweeted. छात्र राष्ट्रीय जनता दल के संरक्षक के पद से मैं इस्तीफा दे रहा हूँ। नादान हैं वो लोग जो मुझे नादान समझते हैं। कौन कितना पानी में है सबकी है खबर मुझे। — Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) March 28, 2019 × The sudden development comes as a major embarrassment to the party which has been beset by speculations of fierce rivalry between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. Tejashwi has been declared as the political heir apparent of the RJD supremo. Last year, Tej Pratap Yadav surprised his own family by filing a petition in a court seeking a divorce from newly-wed wife Aishwarya Rai. Despite pressure from the family, he has refused to withdraw his plea. Aishwarya Rai is the daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai. (With inputs from agencies)

Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav resigns as Rashtriya Janata Dal students wing mentor

The 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) in Bihar on Friday announced the seats to be contested by each of the alliance partners -- the RJD, Congress, RLSP, HAM and VIP -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, polling would be held in 31 constituencies in phases three to seven between April 23 and May 19.

Announcing the seat-sharing arrangement at a press conference here, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also declared the name of his party's candidates and said that no nominee would be fielded by the alliance in Ara to help the CPI(ML) Liberation. He said the candidate for Sheohar seat "will be decided in two-three days".

Senior leaders of the Congress were conspicuous by their absence at the press conference.

Yadav also said his party would contest the Darbhanga seat, which has emerged as a bone of contention between the RJD and the Congress with the latter insisting on having the seat as it wanted to field sitting MP Kirti Azad, who had recently joined the party after quitting the BJP.

Senior RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui would fight from Darbhanga.

Among the other prominent RJD candidates, Lalu Prasad's eldest daughter Misa Bharti would contest from Pataliputra, which she had lost to her father's former loyalist-turned-BJP leader Ram

Kripal Yadav in 2014. Chandrika Rai the father of Tej Pratap Yadav's estranged wife Aishwarya, will be fight from Saran.

Tejashwi also claimed that the Congress, which was represented at the press conference by former MLC Narendra Kumar Singh, had cleared the names of some of its candidates which included sitting MP from Supaul Ranjeet Ranjan and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar who would try her luck from Sasaram.

Meira Kumar has been contesting from her Sasaram parliamentary constituency for many years but had lost in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

The 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) in Bihar on Friday announced the seats to be contested by each of the alliance partners -- the RJD, Congress, RLSP, HAM and VIP -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

The 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) in Bihar on Friday announced the seats to be contested by each of the alliance partners -- the RJD, Congress, RLSP, HAM and VIP -- in phases three to seven of the general elections. Out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, polling would be held in 31 constituencies in phases three to seven between April 23 and May 19. Announcing the seat-sharing arrangement at a press conference here, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also declared the name of his party's candidates and said that no nominee would be fielded by the alliance in Ara to help the CPI(ML) Liberation. He said the candidate for Sheohar seat "will be decided in two-three days". Senior leaders of the Congress were conspicuous by their absence at the press conference. Yadav also said his party would contest the Darbhanga seat, which has emerged as a bone of contention between the RJD and the Congress with the latter insisting on having the seat as it wanted to field sitting MP Kirti Azad, who had recently joined the party after quitting the BJP. Senior RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui would fight from Darbhanga. Among the other prominent RJD candidates, Lalu Prasad's eldest daughter Misa Bharti would contest from Pataliputra, which she had lost to her father's former loyalist-turned-BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav in 2014. Chandrika Rai the father of Tej Pratap Yadav's estranged wife Aishwarya, will be fight from Saran. Tejashwi also claimed that the Congress, which was represented at the press conference by former MLC Narendra Kumar Singh, had cleared the names of some of its candidates which included sitting MP from Supaul Ranjeet Ranjan and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar who would try her luck from Sasaram. Meira Kumar has been contesting from her Sasaram parliamentary constituency for many years but had lost in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar allocates seats for alliance partners for Lok Sabha poll phases 3 to 7

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad, on Thursday, announced out of turn that his eldest sister Misa Bharti will contest the Lok Sabha election from Pataliputra seat.

Tej Pratap also held a road show in parts of the seat that was carved out in the 2008 delimitation and is seen as a prestige issue for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as both Lalu Prasad and Bharti have unsuccessfully contested from there.&nbsp;

Tej Pratap's announcement at his daily 'Janata Durbar' held at the RJD headquarters is likely to ruffle the feathers of the Grand Alliance partners which included Congress and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP).

The statement also gains significance as none of the political parties, including the RJD, have come out with their lists of candidates for the general elections yet.

Responding to a query on the wish expressed by Bhai Virendra, the party's MLA from Maner which falls under Pataliputra, to contest the parliamentary seat, Tej Pratap said: "What stature does he have? None but Misa didi will contest the seat."

"The people of Pataliputra want Misa didi. Voters cast their votes in the name of Lalu Prasad. Neither Bhai Virendra nor I can do anything about it," Yadav told reporters.

Bhai Virendra, who is also the state spokesperson of the party and considered to be close to Tejashwi, had expressed his desire to contest from the seat considering Bharti is at present a member of the Rajya Sabha.

In the roadshow, which left people bemused, the mercurial son of Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi waved at the crowds from inside an open jeep.

Waving party flags and shouting slogans supporting Bharti, scores of Tej Pratap's supporters followed him on foot, horses and in cars accompanied by a band.

The development comes in the backdrop of murmurs that a struggle for supremacy in the RJD is on between Tej Pratap, believed to be close to his sister, and younger brother Tejashwi.

The former deputy chief minister of the state, Tejashwi has emerged as the RJD's de facto leader in the absence of Lalu Prasad who has been away from active politics for about a year on account of convictions in several fodder scam cases.&nbsp;

He is the leader of opposition in the state assembly and RJDs chief ministerial candidate for the next assembly polls.

Although Tej Pratap and Bharti have repeatedly denied reports of any rift in the family, speculations were rife about the elder sibling's feeling of having been slighted under the shadow of the younger one.

The Pataliputra seat, which comprises rural areas of Patna district, is considered prestigious for the 'first family' of Bihar as in 2009 Lalu Prasad was defeated by his former protege Ranjan Yadav who fought as a JD(U) candidate.

Years later, Bharti had made an unsuccessful poll debut from the seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls as she lost to Bharatiya Janata Party's Ram Kripal Yadav, another former aide of her father.

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad, on Thursday, announced out of turn that his eldest sister Misa Bharti will contest the Lok Sabha election from Pataliputra seat.

Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Lalu Prasad, on Thursday, announced out of turn that his eldest sister Misa Bharti will contest the Lok Sabha election from Pataliputra seat. Tej Pratap also held a road show in parts of the seat that was carved out in the 2008 delimitation and is seen as a prestige issue for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) as both Lalu Prasad and Bharti have unsuccessfully contested from there. Tej Pratap's announcement at his daily 'Janata Durbar' held at the RJD headquarters is likely to ruffle the feathers of the Grand Alliance partners which included Congress and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP). The statement also gains significance as none of the political parties, including the RJD, have come out with their lists of candidates for the general elections yet. Responding to a query on the wish expressed by Bhai Virendra, the party's MLA from Maner which falls under Pataliputra, to contest the parliamentary seat, Tej Pratap said: "What stature does he have? None but Misa didi will contest the seat." "The people of Pataliputra want Misa didi. Voters cast their votes in the name of Lalu Prasad. Neither Bhai Virendra nor I can do anything about it," Yadav told reporters. Bhai Virendra, who is also the state spokesperson of the party and considered to be close to Tejashwi, had expressed his desire to contest from the seat considering Bharti is at present a member of the Rajya Sabha. In the roadshow, which left people bemused, the mercurial son of Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi waved at the crowds from inside an open jeep. Waving party flags and shouting slogans supporting Bharti, scores of Tej Pratap's supporters followed him on foot, horses and in cars accompanied by a band. The development comes in the backdrop of murmurs that a struggle for supremacy in the RJD is on between Tej Pratap, believed to be close to his sister, and younger brother Tejashwi. The former deputy chief minister of the state, Tejashwi has emerged as the RJD's de facto leader in the absence of Lalu Prasad who has been away from active politics for about a year on account of convictions in several fodder scam cases. He is the leader of opposition in the state assembly and RJDs chief ministerial candidate for the next assembly polls. Although Tej Pratap and Bharti have repeatedly denied reports of any rift in the family, speculations were rife about the elder sibling's feeling of having been slighted under the shadow of the younger one. The Pataliputra seat, which comprises rural areas of Patna district, is considered prestigious for the 'first family' of Bihar as in 2009 Lalu Prasad was defeated by his former protege Ranjan Yadav who fought as a JD(U) candidate. Years later, Bharti had made an unsuccessful poll debut from the seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls as she lost to Bharatiya Janata Party's Ram Kripal Yadav, another former aide of her father.

Misa Bharti will contest from Pataliputra Lok Sabha seat: Tej Pratap Yadav

RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son and MLA Tej Pratap Yadav, who has been in the news for his failing marriage, Friday said he was currently putting up in Haridwar and would not return home till his family backed his decision to divorce his wife of six months.

Talking to a regional news channel over the telephone, he extended his greetings to younger brother Tejashwi Yadav on his birthday but said he would not be able to join the celebrations in New Delhi, where the RJD heir apparent has gone to meet their sisters.

The mercurial RJD leader was last seen in Bodh Gaya on Saturday where he had checked in at a hotel after meeting his ailing father at a hospital in Ranchi.

Lalu Prasad is learnt to have been upset over his elder son’s decision to seek a divorce.

Prasad is serving sentences in a number of fodder scam cases. At present, he is lodged at a hospital in Ranchi on medical grounds.

Tej Pratap Yadav and Aishwarya Rai – daughter of RJD MLA Chandrika Rai and grandchild of former Bihar chief minister Daroga Prasad Rai – had tied the knot on May 12.

“Our differences are irreconcilable. I had said this to my parents before the marriage was solemnized. But nobody listened to me then and nobody is listening to me now. Until they agree with me, how can I return home?” Yadav said.

The former Bihar minister also expressed displeasure over the role played by some of his close relatives, including in-laws, in his marital dispute.

In an apparent rebuttal of reports that he has been feeling slighted over the growing clout of his younger brother, Yadav said, “I offer my blessings to Tejashwi. May he become the next chief minister of Bihar. I would be by his side and help him the way Krishna had assisted Arjuna in the battle of Mahabharata”.

Meanwhile, party national general secretary and Lalu Prasad’s close aide Bhola Yadav requested journalists “not to make news out of differences within the family”.

“Lalu ji has been not keeping well. The developments have only made the matters worse for him and the way things are being highlighted in the media is causing him further anguish,” Bhola Yadav – who has been by the side of the RJD supremo for the most part of his incarceration – said.

He also said that Prasad’s wife Rabri Devi will not be performing ‘Chhatth’ this year.

“She has decided to stay away from the festivities as she is also not keeping well. But please do not jump to any conclusions upon hearing this,” Bhola told reporters.

Chhath is arguably the most popular festival in Bihar and the Lalu Prasad family arranges for fervent celebrations on the occasion every year.

The RJD national general secretary also extended his birthday greetings to Tejashwi and expressed hope that Tej Pratap would return home soon.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son and MLA Tej Pratap Yadav, who has been in the news for his failing marriage, Friday said he was currently putting up in Haridwar and would not return home till his family backed his decision to divorce his wife of six months.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son and MLA Tej Pratap Yadav, who has been in the news for his failing marriage, Friday said he was currently putting up in Haridwar and would not return home till his family backed his decision to divorce his wife of six months. Talking to a regional news channel over the telephone, he extended his greetings to younger brother Tejashwi Yadav on his birthday but said he would not be able to join the celebrations in New Delhi, where the RJD heir apparent has gone to meet their sisters. The mercurial RJD leader was last seen in Bodh Gaya on Saturday where he had checked in at a hotel after meeting his ailing father at a hospital in Ranchi. Lalu Prasad is learnt to have been upset over his elder son’s decision to seek a divorce. Prasad is serving sentences in a number of fodder scam cases. At present, he is lodged at a hospital in Ranchi on medical grounds. Tej Pratap Yadav and Aishwarya Rai – daughter of RJD MLA Chandrika Rai and grandchild of former Bihar chief minister Daroga Prasad Rai – had tied the knot on May 12. “Our differences are irreconcilable. I had said this to my parents before the marriage was solemnized. But nobody listened to me then and nobody is listening to me now. Until they agree with me, how can I return home?” Yadav said. The former Bihar minister also expressed displeasure over the role played by some of his close relatives, including in-laws, in his marital dispute. In an apparent rebuttal of reports that he has been feeling slighted over the growing clout of his younger brother, Yadav said, “I offer my blessings to Tejashwi. May he become the next chief minister of Bihar. I would be by his side and help him the way Krishna had assisted Arjuna in the battle of Mahabharata”. Meanwhile, party national general secretary and Lalu Prasad’s close aide Bhola Yadav requested journalists “not to make news out of differences within the family”. “Lalu ji has been not keeping well. The developments have only made the matters worse for him and the way things are being highlighted in the media is causing him further anguish,” Bhola Yadav – who has been by the side of the RJD supremo for the most part of his incarceration – said. He also said that Prasad’s wife Rabri Devi will not be performing ‘Chhatth’ this year. “She has decided to stay away from the festivities as she is also not keeping well. But please do not jump to any conclusions upon hearing this,” Bhola told reporters. Chhath is arguably the most popular festival in Bihar and the Lalu Prasad family arranges for fervent celebrations on the occasion every year. The RJD national general secretary also extended his birthday greetings to Tejashwi and expressed hope that Tej Pratap would return home soon.

Won’t return home till family backs decision to seek divorce: Tej Pratap Yadav

Three Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders were among the four died in a road accident in Bihar's Araria district early today while they were returning from the wedding of party supremo Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, police said.

Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Simraha police station area around 6 am, a police officer said.

The deceased have been identified as Ikramul Haq Baghi, party activist and son of former state minister Islamuddin Kishanganj district president Intekhab Alam Dighalganj block president Pappu and driver Sahil, said Manoj Kumar, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Forbesganj, Araria district.

"It appears that the driver had dozed off behind the steering wheel, resulting in loss of control over the car," the SDPO said.

All four occupants of the vehicle died on the spot and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he added.

Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck

Three Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders were among the four died in a road accident in Bihar's Araria district early today while they were returning from the wedding of party supremo Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, police said. Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Simraha police station area around 6 am, a police officer said. The deceased have been identified as Ikramul Haq Baghi, party activist and son of former state minister Islamuddin Kishanganj district president Intekhab Alam Dighalganj block president Pappu and driver Sahil, said Manoj Kumar, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Forbesganj, Araria district. "It appears that the driver had dozed off behind the steering wheel, resulting in loss of control over the car," the SDPO said. All four occupants of the vehicle died on the spot and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he added.

3 RJD leaders die in road mishap while returning from Lalu son's wedding

A Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA on Wednesday said Lalu Prasad Yadav`s parole has been intentionally delayed by Jharkhand government.

Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding.

"Till now, we have no information about his parole. As per the jail guidelines, it is not allowed to exit from the jail after 6 in the evening. So, I think (Jharkhand) government and administration have intentionally delayed his parole," RJD MLA Shakti Singh Yadav told.

He added that "the way government and administration have shown red-tapism, it is a clear indication that they want to demoralise Lalu ji".

Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, is ailing and currently undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.

The RJD chief, who has been serving a jail term in Birsa Munda central jail, was admitted to AIIMS on March 29 for specialised treatment.

On April 30, the AIIMS later referred Lalu to RIMS.

Lalu`s elder son Tej Pratap will get married to Aishwarya Rai, eldest daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Prasad Rai, on May 12 in Patna.

Tej Pratap Yadav got engaged to Aishwarya at a posh hotel in Patna on April 18.&nbsp

Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding.

A Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA on Wednesday said Lalu Prasad Yadav`s parole has been intentionally delayed by Jharkhand government. Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding. "Till now, we have no information about his parole. As per the jail guidelines, it is not allowed to exit from the jail after 6 in the evening. So, I think (Jharkhand) government and administration have intentionally delayed his parole," RJD MLA Shakti Singh Yadav told. He added that "the way government and administration have shown red-tapism, it is a clear indication that they want to demoralise Lalu ji". Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, is ailing and currently undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi. The RJD chief, who has been serving a jail term in Birsa Munda central jail, was admitted to AIIMS on March 29 for specialised treatment. On April 30, the AIIMS later referred Lalu to RIMS. Lalu`s elder son Tej Pratap will get married to Aishwarya Rai, eldest daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Prasad Rai, on May 12 in Patna. Tej Pratap Yadav got engaged to Aishwarya at a posh hotel in Patna on April 18.

Lalu Prasad's parole delayed intentionally: RJD MLA

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and 15 others were on Saturday sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail in a fodder scam case by a court in Ranchi.

Speaking on the verdict, Lalu&#39;s son and former Deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav said they will appeal against the sentence in the High court and will also apply for a bail.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the elder son Tej Pratap Yadav said, &quot;We are confident that he (Lalu Yadav) will get the bail. We have full faith in the judiciary&quot;.

As per the judgement,&nbsp;none of the convicts will be granted bail from the Ranchi Court. They will have to move to the High Court.

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Lalu, earlier, appealed to the court for minimum punishment and pleaded to announce the&nbsp;sentence keeping in view his age and health.

The quantum of sentence was announced in the fodder scam case of more than Rs 89 lakh from the Deoghar Treasury between 1991 and 1994.

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Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister claims that he will appeal to the High Court to counter the judgement.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and 15 others were on Saturday sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail in a fodder scam case by a court in Ranchi. Speaking on the verdict, Lalu's son and former Deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav said they will appeal against the sentence in the High court and will also apply for a bail. The judiciary performed its duty. We will go to the High Court after studying the sentence and apply for a bail: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD on #FodderScam pic.twitter.com/17zxjyTQ2d — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2018 × On the other hand, the elder son Tej Pratap Yadav said, "We are confident that he (Lalu Yadav) will get the bail. We have full faith in the judiciary". As per the judgement, none of the convicts will be granted bail from the Ranchi Court. They will have to move to the High Court. We are confident that he (Lalu Yadav) will get bail. We have full faith on judiciary. We are not going to be cowed down: Tej Pratap Yadav #FodderScam pic.twitter.com/WHG1VFsKam — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2018 × Lalu, earlier, appealed to the court for minimum punishment and pleaded to announce the sentence keeping in view his age and health. The quantum of sentence was announced in the fodder scam case of more than Rs 89 lakh from the Deoghar Treasury between 1991 and 1994.

'Will go to High Court and apply for bail,' says Tejashwi Yadav on Lalu's verdict

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government.

A top police officer said protesters tried to disrupt road traffic in the morning and forced vendors to close their shops in several districts.

In the state capital, the bandh evoked mixed response as many commercial establishments remained open but downed shutters for brief periods during visits by RJD supporters.

&quot;A total of 1,734 persons were held across the state for disrupting public order, while trying to enforce the bandh,&quot; Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) S K Singhal told reporters.

He said 18 FIRs have been lodged at various police stations in the districts in connection with the incidents reported during the day.

Senior RJD leaders, including MLAs Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and Bhola Yadav, were detained at the Dak Bungalow Road crossing when they were staging a demonstration in a tractor, police said.

They were taken to the Kotwali police station nearby and let off a couple of hours later after they signed bonds, they said.

The RJD leaders have been accusing the state government of putting stringent restrictions on sand mining.

The Opposition party claimed that construction activities have come to a standstill in the state and thousands of workers have been rendered jobless due to the restrictions.

The party had, however, kept the Patna City and the bypass area out of the bandh purview to avoid causing inconvenience to Sikh pilgrims, who had converged in the area to attend the &quot;Shukrana&quot; (thanksgiving) ceremony as part of the 350th Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.

Despite pleas by the top RJD leaders to allow free movement of emergency services during the bandh, ambulances were seen stranded in traffic jams here.

The bandh supporters blocked road traffic in Begusarai, Aurangabad, Samastipur and Siwan. In Maner, in the outskirts of Patna, led by MLA Bhai Virendra RJD members burnt tyres on the highway, disrupting movement of vehicles on the busy Patna-Ara road for several hours.

The bandh drew flak from the JD(U)-BJP government.

State minister and BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav said, &quot;The behaviour of RJD activists reminded everybody of the lawlessness that prevail in the state whenever the party has been in power.&quot;

JD(U) spokesman Neeraj Kumar accused the RJD of being &quot;in cahoots with the sand-mining mafia&quot; and questioned the rationale behind calling a bandh &quot;despite an announcement made by the Chief Secretary yesterday that sand mining will continue, for the time being, as per old provisions&quot;.

RJD national vice-president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, however, said the chief secretary&#39;s announcement was just an eyewash.

&quot;The Patna High Court had categorically directed the state government, after staying its policy, to allow sand mining as per unamended provisions,&quot; he said.

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad remained conspicuous by his absence at the demonstrations staged by his party.&nbsp;

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government. A top police officer said protesters tried to disrupt road traffic in the morning and forced vendors to close their shops in several districts. In the state capital, the bandh evoked mixed response as many commercial establishments remained open but downed shutters for brief periods during visits by RJD supporters. "A total of 1,734 persons were held across the state for disrupting public order, while trying to enforce the bandh," Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) S K Singhal told reporters. He said 18 FIRs have been lodged at various police stations in the districts in connection with the incidents reported during the day. Senior RJD leaders, including MLAs Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and Bhola Yadav, were detained at the Dak Bungalow Road crossing when they were staging a demonstration in a tractor, police said. They were taken to the Kotwali police station nearby and let off a couple of hours later after they signed bonds, they said. The RJD leaders have been accusing the state government of putting stringent restrictions on sand mining. The Opposition party claimed that construction activities have come to a standstill in the state and thousands of workers have been rendered jobless due to the restrictions. The party had, however, kept the Patna City and the bypass area out of the bandh purview to avoid causing inconvenience to Sikh pilgrims, who had converged in the area to attend the "Shukrana" (thanksgiving) ceremony as part of the 350th Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh. Despite pleas by the top RJD leaders to allow free movement of emergency services during the bandh, ambulances were seen stranded in traffic jams here. The bandh supporters blocked road traffic in Begusarai, Aurangabad, Samastipur and Siwan. In Maner, in the outskirts of Patna, led by MLA Bhai Virendra RJD members burnt tyres on the highway, disrupting movement of vehicles on the busy Patna-Ara road for several hours. The bandh drew flak from the JD(U)-BJP government. State minister and BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav said, "The behaviour of RJD activists reminded everybody of the lawlessness that prevail in the state whenever the party has been in power." JD(U) spokesman Neeraj Kumar accused the RJD of being "in cahoots with the sand-mining mafia" and questioned the rationale behind calling a bandh "despite an announcement made by the Chief Secretary yesterday that sand mining will continue, for the time being, as per old provisions". RJD national vice-president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, however, said the chief secretary's announcement was just an eyewash. "The Patna High Court had categorically directed the state government, after staying its policy, to allow sand mining as per unamended provisions," he said. RJD supremo Lalu Prasad remained conspicuous by his absence at the demonstrations staged by his party.

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