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Tej Pratap Yadav Severs Ties With RJD, Deepening Bihar’s Pre‑Poll Family Rift

His vow to stay out of RJD raises questions about post‑poll alignments.

Overview

  • JJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav told NDTV his relationship with brother Tejashwi is over and he will never return to the RJD.
  • He was seen chatting with BJP MP Ravi Kishan at Patna airport, prompting media speculation about possible realignments, though no understanding has been announced.
  • He is contesting from Mahua under his Janshakti Janata Dal banner, with the seat voting in phase one on November 6 and results due November 14.
  • Tejashwi Yadav leads the RJD‑headed Mahagathbandhan as the chief ministerial face in a two‑phase election, with the second round on November 11.
  • The campaign tests Tejashwi’s push to revive RJD’s fortunes despite the ‘Jungle Raj’ legacy and multiple cases cited by opponents.