Lalu Prasad Yadav Expels Son Tej Pratap Yadav from RJD for Six Years
Significant Political Move by RJD Chief
In a notable political shift, Lalu Prasad Yadav, the leader of the RJD, has expelled his elder son and MLA, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for a duration of six years.
In a statement shared on social media, Lalu Prasad emphasized that Tej Pratap is capable of discerning the positives and negatives in his personal life. He advised that anyone associated with him should make their own choices.
Lalu expressed on X, stating, "Disregarding moral principles in personal matters undermines our collective fight for social justice. The actions, public demeanor, and irresponsible conduct of my eldest son do not align with our family values and traditions. Consequently, I am removing him from both the party and the family. He will no longer hold any position in either realm and is expelled from the party for six years."
He further noted that Tej Pratap is aware of the good and bad aspects of his life, and those connected to him should decide for themselves. Lalu reiterated his belief in public accountability, which he has always championed, and thanked those family members who adhere to this principle.
Reactions from RJD Leaders
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expels his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for 6 years, he also removed him from the family.
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RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav posts on 'X': "Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The… pic.twitter.com/ZXAcH47hac
Tej Pratap's younger sibling and RJD member Tejashwi Yadav commented, "We cannot accept such behavior; our focus is on serving the people of Bihar. Regarding my elder brother, political and personal lives are distinct. He has the autonomy to make his own choices. Our party leader has articulated his stance, and since then, it reflects his sentiments. We have not questioned these matters… I learned about his actions through the media."
#WATCH | Patna | RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expels his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for 6 years, he also removed him from the family.
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's… pic.twitter.com/gSJ5ubyIyz