Tej Pratap Yadav

This special report covers the seismic rift within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the family of its National President, Lalu Prasad Yadav, following a major electoral defeat in Bihar. The internal crisis escalated as Lalu's daughter, Rohini Acharya, publicly accused her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, and his aides of orchestrating the poll loss, leading to allegations of threats and physical assault. In the midst of the turmoil, Rohini Acharya stated, 'I don't have a family. Go and ask Sanjay, Rameez and Tejaswi YadaMs.8 I don't have a family. They have thrown me out of the family'. Despite the explosive family feud, Lalu Prasad Yadav has endorsed Tejashwi's leadership of the party.

A major feud has erupted within the family of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav following a crushing defeat in the Bihar elections, pitting his children against each other. The conflict centres on his daughter Rohini Acharya, who has accused her brother Tejashwi Yadav of assault and disowned him, blaming his aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Neemat for the party's poor performance. The rift has seen other daughters leave the family home and drawn in elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who has sided with Rohini. Speaking about the confrontation, Rohini Acharya alleged, 'Rabri Devi herself beat me up. She hit me on my head. She pulled my hair and hit me.'

A feud within the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav has intensified, with his daughter Rohini Acharya making serious allegations against her brother and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Tejashwi Yadav. The conflict, which includes claims of physical assault and insults, has seen other family members like Tej Pratap Yadav publicly supporting his sister Rohini, while RJD veteran Shivanand Tiwari has criticised Lalu Yadav's handling of the situation. Rohini Acharya stated, 'My sister, my mother, my father are with me.'

This special report details the escalating public feud within the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, following the party's significant losses in the Bihar polls. His daughter, Rohini Acharya, has levelled serious allegations against her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides, claiming she was humiliated and physically threatened. The dispute has drawn in other family members, with elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav supporting Rohini, while recalling his own past conflicts with the family. The report also revisits prior allegations of mistreatment made by Tej Pratap's estranged wife, Aishwarya Rai, who had stated, 'They are the lawmakers. They are breaking the basic human right.'

A deepening rift in Lalu Yadav’s family is now fully public, with Tejashwi, Tej Pratap and Rohini openly clashing.

This special report covers the escalating feud within the family of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav. The focus is on Tej Pratap Yadav coming to the defence of his sister, Rohini Acharya, following her public allegations of humiliation by a camp that includes her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aide, Sanjay Yadav. The developments follow Rohini Acharya's recent announcement to quit politics. Tej Pratap Yadav has come out to say the 'consequences of injustice will be dire'. The report details Tej Pratap's response, where he warns the 'Jaichands' within the family and party, a reference interpreted by the reporter as being aimed at Sanjay Yadav. The rift is described as a fight for honour rather than a political dispute, highlighting the deep personal divisions that have surfaced.

This special report covers the political turmoil within Bihar's Rashtriya Janata Dal after Rohini Acharya, daughter of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, quit politics and disowned her family following a crushing election defeat. The programme details her allegations against Tejashwi Yadav's aides, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav and Rameez, whom she accuses of orchestrating her ouster and subjecting her to abuse. The report contextualises this event by revisiting previous family rifts involving Lalu's son Tej Pratap Yadav and his ex-wife Aishwarya Rai. It highlights the severe infighting plaguing the RJD after its seat tally in the Bihar Assembly elections plummeted to just 25. Rohini Acharya stated, 'Nahi mera koi parivar nahi hai abhi ye jaakar ke AAP Sanjay rameez tejaswi Yadav se puchhiye'.

This special report covers the escalating crisis within the Rashtriya Janata Dal following a major poll debacle in the Bihar assembly elections. The focus is on the fallout as Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, announced her decision to quit politics and sever family ties, pointing blame at Sanjay Yadav, a close aide of Tejashwi Yadav. According to the report, Acharya stated she took the step because she was 'advised to do this by Sanjay Yadav'. The programme details the internal rift, with Tej Pratap Yadav also previously targeting Sanjay Yadav, and explores the implications of this family feud on the future of the RJD in Bihar.

This report from Patna details the timeline for government formation in Bihar following the assembly elections. It covers the meetings of newly elected MLAs from parties including the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which are prerequisites to staking a claim to form the government. The report also notes a courtesy meeting between Chirag Paswan and Nitish Kumar and suggests the oath-taking ceremony could take place on November 19. According to the reporter, 'what we're now learning from our sources is that it is going to take another two to three days'. The process involves the appointment of observers by the BJP, who will then hold meetings with party MLAs to elect a leader, with a similar process to be followed by the Janata Dal (United).

This special report covers the surprising trends from the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results, focusing on the major setbacks for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its allies. The coverage highlights the trailing of Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face, Tejashwi Yadav, in his Raghopur bastion against BJP's Satish Kumar. Also featured is the poor electoral debut of Bhojpuri superstar and RJD candidate Kesari Lal Yadav in Chapra, and the struggle of Tej Pratap Yadav in Mahua. Correspondent Amit Bharadwaj states, 'had it been any other election, possibly you would not have even bothered to go through headlines of this sort because in normal cases, Tejasvi Yadav cannot be defeated in Raghopur but that's happening in 2025.' The report also notes the Congress party's dismal performance, leading in just two seats despite contesting 61.

This special report covers the Bihar assembly election results, showing a dominant performance by the NDA, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party. The bulletin tracks the leads and trails of key figures, including the trailing of RJD's Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur and Tej Pratap Yadav in Mahua. Ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, such as Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, are shown leading, while Chirag Paswan's LJP is also performing strongly. The discussion also touches upon the poor strike rate of the RJD and Congress, and the potential political space opening for opposition figures like Prashant Kishor. Panelist Preeti Choudhry states, 'It's a moment of reckoning where Tejashwi Yadav is concerned'.

This special report provides a detailed analysis of the early trends from the Bihar assembly election count, focusing on the close contest between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan. The discussion, led by India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, delves into regional performances in Mithilanchal, Pataliputra, and Simanchal, the impact of welfare schemes on rural voters, and caste dynamics involving EBC, Nishad, and Kurmi communities. Key figures discussed include Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, and Tej Pratap Yadav. An analyst on the programme stated, 'The burden of Jangal Raj is more difficult for Tejasvi to carry than the anti-incumbency of 20 years for Nitish'. The bulletin tracks the leads, highlighting the NDA's consolidation in its strongholds and gains in new territories, providing a comprehensive picture of the electoral battle in Bihar.

This special report provides a detailed analysis of the electoral trends in Bihar, focusing on the tight contest between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances. The bulletin tracks the performance of key parties, with the RJD and BJP shown in a close fight for the top position, while the JDU appears to be improving on its previous results. It also examines the role of smaller parties, including Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraj and the minimal impact of Mukesh Sahni's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) on the Mallah community vote. According to Javed, 'So this audacious gamble that they were depending on VIP to cut into the Malla vote and bring in a substantial number, that doesn't seem to be paying off'. The segment further breaks down the performance of prominent candidates, including Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, and key aides of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, such as Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Shravan Kumar.

This special report covers the early postal ballot trends for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results. The bulletin focuses on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP and JDU, taking an early lead over the Mahagathbandhan, which includes the RJD and Congress. Key figures discussed include Nitish Kumar, who could be sworn in for a tenth time; Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav, who is leading from Raghopur; and Tej Pratap Yadav, who is reported to be trailing from Mahua. The programme analyses the seat-by-seat trends, noting significant leads for figures like Anant Singh in Mokama and the performance of new entrant Jan Suraj. The anchors discuss how the NDA is gaining in regions previously held by the Mahagathbandhan, the consolidation of the Paswan vote with the NDA through Chirag Paswan's LJP, and the potential for Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as Chief Minister for a record tenth time.

On this special report, the focus is on the counting day of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, which saw a record voter turnout and a significant gender gap with more women voting. The bulletin analyses the political fortunes of key figures including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Mahagathbandhan leader Tejashwi Yadav, and Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, in what is being called a 'sunset election' for stalwarts like Nitish and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Ahead of the results, Tejashwi Yadav's camp expressed confidence, with the leader reportedly stating that 'diya Ki atharah ko oth lenge'. The programme delves into high-profile contests in constituencies like Raghopur, Tarapur, Mahua, and Chhapra, featuring candidates such as Tej Pratap Yadav, Maithili Thakur, and Khesari Lal Yadav.

This special report focuses on Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has made a bombshell claim about a threat to his life amidst the Bihar elections. Confirming the danger, Tej Pratap said, 'My security has been increased because there is a threat to my life'. The claim comes as the central government's Home Ministry has upgraded his security to the Y+ category, deploying CRPF commandos for his protection. The report delves into the political implications of this development, especially given Tej Pratap's recent estrangement from his family and the RJD, and his decision to contest the elections under his newly formed party, the Janshakti Janata Dal. The timing of the security enhancement, just before a crucial polling phase, is being widely discussed in political circles.

This special report focuses on the Union Home Ministry granting Y+ category security to Tej Pratap Yadav, founder of the Janshakti Janata Dal, ahead of the final phase of the Bihar assembly elections. According to the transcript, a journalist states, 'Tej Pratap Yadav spoke a few days ago about his security and life-threatening situation.' This decision follows a threat perception report by central agencies after Yadav publicly spoke about dangers to his life. The security detail will be specific to the state of Bihar and includes 11 CRPF commandos for his protection as he travels during the elections. The move is significant as it comes just days before the crucial final polling phase in the state and marks a key development in the highly charged political environment of the Bihar elections.

This special report unpacks the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, where a record-breaking voter turnout of over 60% has intensified the battle between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan. Key figures whose fates were sealed include Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur, and Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha in Tarapur and Lakhisarai respectively. According to senior journalist Javed Ansari, ‘do not take it as a given that all the women who are turning out are voting largely or in substantially in favour of NDA or Mr. Nitish Kumar.’ The analysis delves into whether the high polling percentage signals anti-incumbency or a vote for continuity, with experts divided on the potential impact of the crucial female vote, caste equations, and hyper-local issues. The discussion also touches upon other significant contests, including Tej Pratap Yadav in Mahua and singer-politicians Kesarilal Yadav and Maithili Thakur.

This special report focuses on the high-stakes political landscape of Bihar, featuring key figures like RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary. Many suggest that 'this... is the curtain call for leaders like Lalu Yadav, at least where politics is concerned.' The programme examines the complex dynamics within the Yadav family as Lalu's sons chart diverging paths. Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD's chief ministerial face, is contesting from the family stronghold of Raghopur. Meanwhile, his estranged elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, is fighting from the Mahua seat under the banner of his own newly-formed party, the Janshakti Janata Dal, creating a direct clash of legacy. The bulletin also highlights other key candidates, including BJP's Samrat Choudhary in Tarapur and celebrity entrants like singer Maithili Thakur, who is the BJP's candidate from Alinagar.

This special report focuses on the high-stakes first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, featuring celebrity debuts and intense family drama. Key figures in the fray include singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut for the BJP in Alinagar, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav contesting from Chhapra on an RJD ticket. The election is also defined by a bitter family feud, as Tej Pratap Yadav stated, ‘the public is bigger than the party,’ after his brother Tejashwi Yadav campaigned against him in Mahua. Tejashwi is defending his family stronghold of Raghopur, while his brother Tej Pratap is contesting from Mahua with his own party, the Janshakti Janata Dal, against an official RJD candidate, bringing the internal rift of the Lalu family to the electoral forefront.