Amidst a storm of family controversy and political fallout, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has publicly congratulated his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, on the birth of his second child, a baby boy. The congratulatory message arrives at a time when Tej Pratap finds himself estranged from his family and recently expelled from the RJD.
Tejashwi Yadav and his wife, Rajshree, welcomed their second child on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in a private hospital in Kolkata. The couple already has a daughter, Katyayani, who was born in March 2023. The news of the new baby was met with joy from family members, with Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife, Rabri Devi, expressing their happiness and posting pictures with their new grandson. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also visited the hospital to congratulate the couple.
In the midst of these celebrations, Tej Pratap Yadav extended his heartfelt congratulations to Tejashwi and Rajshree via a social media post on X. "With the blessings of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, I am honored to become an elder uncle with the arrival of my newborn nephew. Congratulations and best wishes to my younger brother Tejashwi and his wife Rajshri. I send my warm blessings and love to my little nephew," he wrote.
This message of familial unity comes at a particularly turbulent time for Tej Pratap, who was recently expelled from the RJD by his father for "irresponsible behavior." The expulsion followed a now-deleted Facebook post in which Tej Pratap declared his love for a woman named Anushka Yadav, claiming they had been in a relationship for 12 years. This revelation caused a stir, given Tej Pratap's previous marriage to Aishwarya Rai, granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai, which ended in a contentious divorce.
The dissolution of Tej Pratap's marriage to Aishwarya Rai has been a long and messy affair, with both parties making serious allegations against each other. Aishwarya has accused Tej Pratap and his family of mistreatment, while Tej Pratap has alleged that Aishwarya demanded a large alimony amount. Aishwarya Rai has also publicly criticized Lalu Prasad Yadav's decision to disown Tej Pratap. She questioned the family's motives, asking why she was married into the family if they were aware of Tej Pratap's long-term relationship and accusing them of ruining her life.
The current family drama adds another layer of complexity to the already strained relationship between Tej Pratap and his family. His expulsion from the RJD and the severing of family ties mark a significant turning point in his political career and personal life. In 2019, Tej Pratap had previously formed his own political party, the "Lalu-Rabri Morcha," after disagreements within the RJD, but he later reconciled with the party.
Despite the ongoing controversies and his estrangement from the family, Tej Pratap's congratulatory message to Tejashwi suggests a lingering emotional bond with his brother and a desire to maintain some semblance of connection amidst the turmoil. The birth of Tejashwi's son has brought a moment of joy to the Yadav family, even as they navigate a challenging period marked by public accusations, emotional distress, and political maneuvering. Whether this gesture can lead to reconciliation remains to be seen, but it underscores the complexities of family relationships within the high-stakes world of Indian politics.
