Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar minister, has found himself embroiled in controversy due to revelations about his personal life. A viral Facebook post from his account claiming he had been in a relationship for 12 years sparked widespread attention and led to his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for six years. Though Tej Pratap later claimed his account was hacked and images were doctored to tarnish his reputation, the damage was done—raising questions about the woman named Anushka Yadav, who was mentioned in the post and is believed to be his long-term partner.
The Viral Post and Its Fallout
The post shared from Tej Pratap’s Facebook account stated, “The one seen in this picture is Anushka Yadav. We have known each other for the last 12 years. We are in love and have been in a relationship for 12 years.” The disclosure created a stir among social media users and political circles alike. Following the post’s circulation, RJD’s leadership took swift action. Lalu Prasad Yadav announced that Tej Pratap had been expelled from the party for six years due to “disregard for moral values in personal life,” effectively severing his role within both the party and the family’s political affairs.
Tej Pratap denied the authenticity of the post, claiming that his account was hacked and that the photographs were manipulated to malign his image. However, the party’s decision was firm, reflecting the seriousness with which the leadership viewed the issue.
Who is Anushka Yadav?
Despite the attention on Tej Pratap, very little is publicly known about Anushka Yadav, who has maintained a low profile throughout the controversy. What has emerged is her connection to the RJD through family ties. Anushka’s family resides in Langartoli, Patna, and her father’s name is Manoj Yadav. More notably, Anushka is reportedly the sister of Akash Yadav, the former president of the RJD student wing.
Akash Yadav was initially appointed by Tej Pratap himself to lead the student wing. However, internal party shifts saw Akash replaced by Gagan Yadav after the state president Jagdanand Singh made leadership changes. Following this, Akash distanced himself from Tej Pratap’s faction and aligned with political rival Pashupati Paras, adding another layer of political complexity to the personal controversy.
The saga highlights the intertwining of personal relationships and political allegiances within Bihar’s political landscape, especially within the influential Yadav family and the RJD. As the party moves forward without Tej Pratap’s involvement for the foreseeable future, the impact of this episode will likely continue to influence local politics and internal dynamics within the RJD.
