Lalu's Political Whip on Tej Pratap's Love Saga

Bihar's political landscape has once again reached a crossroads where personal relationships, family disputes, and the battle for power appear to be deeply entangled. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and veteran Bihar leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party and family for six years. This decision is as shocking as it is potentially far-reaching in its impact on Bihar politics. Tej Pratap's political career has always been mired in controversy, but this time the issue has escalated from a personal relationship to public embarrassment, party discipline, and even a constitutional crisis.

- AJAY KUMAR

Tej Pratap Yadav recently shared a post on his social media account featuring pictures of his alleged marriage with a young woman named Anushka Yadav. In these images, both appeared dressed in wedding attire, accompanied by an emotional caption claiming that this love story was 12 years old and had now culminated in marriage. The revelation caused a stir on social media, created upheaval in political circles, and dominated media discussions about Tej Pratap's “secret wedding.” However, within hours, Tej Pratap released a video stating that his Instagram account had been hacked and the images were fake and edited. He did not, however, clarify where the pictures originated from, who created them, or what his relationship with Anushka Yadav truly was.

Rather than resolving the issue, Tej Pratap's explanation only deepened the controversy. Old videos and photos of him with Anushka Yadav had already gone viral on social media. Several reports began confirming their authenticity, with some suggesting that the two had married years ago in an Arya Samaj temple and that Anushka could now legally claim to be his wife. On the other hand, Tej Pratap's divorce case with his first wife Aishwarya Rai is still pending in court. Aishwarya is the granddaughter of former Chief Minister Daroga Rai and the daughter of senior Congress leader Chandrika Rai. Thus, Tej Pratap's second marriage cannot be considered legal. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, a second marriage without finalizing the first divorce is considered a criminal offense, which could also jeopardize Tej Pratap's legislative seat.