Will Prefer Death To Going Back To RJD: Tej Pratap Yadav Ahead Of The Bihar Elections
After being ejected from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) a few months ago, Tej Pratap Yadav, the oldest son of former Bihar minister and RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, said he would “choose death over going back” to the party.
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The former RJD leader, who is now in charge of the recently established Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), said that his values were “principles and self-respect” rather than political influence.
“I’d rather die than go back to that party.” Power does not appeal to me. When asked whether he would consider rejoining his father’s party, he told news agency PTI, “Principles and self-respect are paramount for me.”
The older son of former chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap is running from Mahua, the seat where he first appeared in the 2015 election.
Yadav, who wants to retake Mahua, said that his efforts as an MLA has pleased the public.
“This constituency has had a special place in my heart even before I joined politics. People express their satisfaction with me as their MLA because I am receptive to their requirements. He said, “They say they have no one to turn to for help now.”
The key thing for me is to work for the people, he said, adding that he did not see current RJD lawmaker Mukesh Raushan, a confidant of his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, as a significant obstacle. People appreciate and trust me because I really do that.”
He brought a picture of his late grandmother, Marichiya Devi, with him when he submitted his candidacy paperwork.
He said, “Of course, she was the one with whose blessings my father rose in politics,” when reminded of the gesture. When asked whether he also called his parents to ask for their blessings, Yadav said, “We haven’t spoken in a while. However, I am aware that I am blessed by them.
“It is a characteristic of politicians to make announcements of various kinds,” Tej Pratap stated in response to Tejashwi Yadav’s declaration as Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate. However, only the one who receives the blessings of the people may enjoy power.
Additionally, he recalled his previous self-styled Krishna-Arjuna comparison with his younger brother, stating, “Of course, he used to have my blessings as a younger brother.” I was unable to use the Sudarshan Chakra on him.
Since his astute younger brother had always eclipsed him in public life, Tej Pratap Yadav seemed disappointed with Tejashwi’s selection as the INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial nominee.
However, it seemed that the former RJD leader still disliked the governing NDA.
“People will no longer be duped by the BJP-RSS combine’s evil schemes,” he said.
The JJD leader said, “Nothing is different,” when asked how this election is different for him since he is not a member of the RJD. My family is the people of Mahua. I’m running for office under my own party, which uses Blackboard as its emblem.
After a social media post went viral, the RJD patriarch banned his oldest son from the party and the Yadav family for six years.
According to the post, which included a picture of Anushka Yadav, Tej Pratap and the lady had been dating for the previous twelve years.
The job caused a stir in Bihar’s political circles, strengthening divides within the RJD and providing fodder for opponents.
Later, Tej Pratap denied creating the message, saying that his Facebook account had been compromised. He also accused his critics of sharing the contentious material as part of a wider plot. Yadav had married Aishwarya, the granddaughter of Daroga Rai, the previous chief minister of Bihar. But a few months later, Aishwarya left his home, claiming that her husband and in-laws had forced her to leave. The couple’s divorce suit is still ongoing in the family court.
Former minister Tej Pratap Yadav has established a new political platform under the name “Team Tej Pratap Yadav” after his expulsion from the RJD and separation from Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family.
November 6 is the date of the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, while November 11 is the date of the second phase. Voter turnout is scheduled on November 14.