NEW DELHI: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday expelled his elder son and former Bihar minister, Tej Pratap Yadav , from both the party and the family, citing repeated misconduct and violations of family values. Lalu's daughter, Rohini Acharya , has come out in firm support of the decision, defending her father's actions and stressing the importance of "dignity, discipline, and tradition within the family and party."
Tej Pratap’s removal has sparked political debate in Bihar just months before the crucial assembly elections, with many seeing the move as an attempt to draw a clear line between personal controversies and party discipline.
Rohini Acharya, a key figure in the RJD, issued a strong message on X: “Those who take care of the dignity of the environment, tradition, family and upbringing are never questioned… We will never accept that the reputation of [Papa, family, and party] is tarnished due to anyone.”
Reinstating her loyalty to RJD supremo and father, she added: "For us, Papa is like God, family is our temple and pride and the party built by Papa's tireless efforts and struggles, and the concept of social justice is our worship. We will never accept that the reputation of these three is tarnished due to anyone."
Lalu Yadav explained his decision in a detailed post, saying: “The activities, public behaviour, and irresponsible conduct of my eldest son are not in line with our family's values and cultural ethos… Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family… He is expelled from the party for six years.”
He also made it clear that others were free to choose their stance: “All those who will have relations with him should take their own decisions.”
Reacting to the development, Tejashwi Yadav , Tej Pratap’s younger brother and former Deputy CM, called the situation unfortunate but stressed that it was a personal matter: “Political life and personal life are different… He is an adult and free to make decisions… Our party's chief has made it clear.”
The controversy erupted after a post from Tej Pratap’s Facebook account claimed he was in a long-term relationship. Tej Pratap later alleged his account had been hacked and his photos were maliciously edited.
He had earlier made headlines over his troubled marriage with Aishwarya Rai, granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Rai.
The open family rift comes months ahead of high-stakes electoral battle in Bihar, where RJD is going to face formidable NDA alliance .
Tej Pratap’s removal has sparked political debate in Bihar just months before the crucial assembly elections, with many seeing the move as an attempt to draw a clear line between personal controversies and party discipline.
Rohini Acharya, a key figure in the RJD, issued a strong message on X: “Those who take care of the dignity of the environment, tradition, family and upbringing are never questioned… We will never accept that the reputation of [Papa, family, and party] is tarnished due to anyone.”
जो परिवेश , परंपरा , परिवार और परवरिश की मर्यादा का ख्याल रखते हैं , उन पर कभी सवाल नहीं उठते हैं , जो अपना विवेक त्याग कर मर्यादित आचरण व् परिवार की प्रतिष्ठा की सीमा को बारम्बार लांघने की गलती - धृष्टता करते हैं, वो खुद को आलोचना का पात्र खुद ही बनाते हैं ..
— Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) May 25, 2025
हमारे लिए पापा… https://t.co/8ANl4AN718
Reinstating her loyalty to RJD supremo and father, she added: "For us, Papa is like God, family is our temple and pride and the party built by Papa's tireless efforts and struggles, and the concept of social justice is our worship. We will never accept that the reputation of these three is tarnished due to anyone."
Lalu Yadav explained his decision in a detailed post, saying: “The activities, public behaviour, and irresponsible conduct of my eldest son are not in line with our family's values and cultural ethos… Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family… He is expelled from the party for six years.”
निजी जीवन में नैतिक मूल्यों की अवहेलना करना हमारे सामाजिक न्याय के लिए सामूहिक संघर्ष को कमज़ोर करता है। ज्येष्ठ पुत्र की गतिविधि, लोक आचरण तथा गैर जिम्मेदाराना व्यवहार हमारे पारिवारिक मूल्यों और संस्कारों के अनुरूप नहीं है। अतएव उपरोक्त परिस्थितियों के चलते उसे पार्टी और परिवार…
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) May 25, 2025
He also made it clear that others were free to choose their stance: “All those who will have relations with him should take their own decisions.”
Reacting to the development, Tejashwi Yadav , Tej Pratap’s younger brother and former Deputy CM, called the situation unfortunate but stressed that it was a personal matter: “Political life and personal life are different… He is an adult and free to make decisions… Our party's chief has made it clear.”
The controversy erupted after a post from Tej Pratap’s Facebook account claimed he was in a long-term relationship. Tej Pratap later alleged his account had been hacked and his photos were maliciously edited.
He had earlier made headlines over his troubled marriage with Aishwarya Rai, granddaughter of former Bihar CM Daroga Rai.
The open family rift comes months ahead of high-stakes electoral battle in Bihar, where RJD is going to face formidable NDA alliance .
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