Bihar Elections 2025: Lalu Yadav's Son, Tej Pratap Yadav, Says He Will Contest From Mahua

Rashtraiya Janata Dal Supremo Lalu Yadav's estranged son, Tej Pratap Yadav, on Saturday said that he will contest in the upcoming Bihar elections from Mahua. This follows his expulsion from the RJD after he made public his 12-year-long relationship.

Tej Pratap Yadav (Credit: File Photo/ ANI)

Bihar Elections 2025:Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Yadav's estranged son, said that he will contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections from Mahua. He also added that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will not become CM this time.  

This statement by Tej Pratap Yadav follows his expulsion from Rashtraiya Janata Dal (RJD) after he revealed a 12-year relationship on social media; he later claimed that his account was hacked.

Speaking to reporters, Former state minister Tej Pratap Yadav said, "Team Tej Pratap Yadav is a platform to reach the people... This time, Uncle (Nitish Kumar) will not become the Chief Minister. Whoever's government is formed, if they talk about youth, employment, education, and health, Tej Pratap Yadav will stand with them with full strength. We will contest the election from Mahua..."

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Tej Pratap Yadav had earlier stated that if he did not receive the party ticket from Mahua, he would defeat the RJD in the constituency.

Tej Pratap Yadav's Social Media Controversy 

Following the post, Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap Yadav from both his family and the party over a serious breach of moral and social values.

Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav's post revealing his relationship with his rumored partner prompted netizens to recall his marital dispute that made headlines a few years ago. 

Lalu Yadav's son had tied the knot with Aishwarya, granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai. However, according to ANI, within a few months, she left his house, alleging that she was driven out by her husband and in-laws, and the couple's divorce petition is pending before the family court.

Mandal on Tej Pratap Yadav's Announcement 

RJD state president Mangani Lal Mandal on Thursday stated that Tej Pratap Yadav has “no existence” in politics after being expelled from the party for six years.

As per IANS, speaking to reporters during his visit to Jamui for an Extremely Backward Conference cum Felicitation Ceremony, Mandal was asked about Tej Pratap Yadav’s claim that he would contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Mahua in Vaishali.

In response, Mandal said, “Tej Pratap Yadav has no existence. He is not in RJD, so it does not matter to me where he wishes to contest the elections. If a person is not in the party, how could we comment on him? Our national president, Lalu Prasad Yadav, expelled him for six years.

Tej Pratap Yadav's assertion to contest from Mahua comes as Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections that are expected to take place in November this year. 

(with agencies' inputs)