Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician and the elder son of former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. He was a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (2015-2020) from Mahua and (2020-2025) from Hasanpur.

He started the Janshakti Janta Dal in 2025, after being expelled from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and declared his intention to contest in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.

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Tej Pratap Yadav Biography

Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician from Bihar and the first child of the former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. In addition to being one of the chief faces of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), he was a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Mahua (2015–2020) and Hasanpur (2020–2025).

In the state government of Bihar, he was Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, among others. In 2015, he first entered state politics.

In 2025, following his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a new political party was formed by Tej Pratap, Janashakti Janata. This event marked a new stage of his political career. He made a statement that he will contest the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections on this platform, thus severing ties with RJD permanently.

Tej Pratap is still one of the most outspoken voices in the political landscape of Bihar and is recognised for his concentration on youth empowerment, social welfare, and political reforms.

Tej Pratap Yadav Personal Life

Full Name	Tej Pratap Yadav
Date of Birth	16 Apr 1988 (Age 37)
Place of Birth	Gopalganj, Bihar
Party Name	Janshakti Janata Dal
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Business & Social Work
Father's Name	Lalu Prasad Yadav
Mother's Name	Rabri Devi
Spouse's Name	Aishwarya Rai
Religion	Hindu
Caste	OBC
Website	NA

Tej Pratap Yadav Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.82 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.01 CRORE

Liabilities

₹18.54 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap Yadav has completed his matriculation from BSEB, Patna.

Interesting Facts about Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap Yadav is the elder son of former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Political Timeline of Tej Pratap Yadav

2025: Launched his own political party, Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and declared his intention to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections from Mahua under the JJD banner.
2025: Expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for six years by party leader Lalu Prasad Yadav.
2020: Elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Hasanpur constituency (after representing Mahua).
2015: Elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Mahua constituency.

Tej Pratap Yadav Early Life

2018: Tej Pratap was married to Aishwarya Rai in 2018, who is the grand daughter of Bihar's ex-Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai.

Tej Pratap Yadav Achievements

Tej Pratap Yadav was awarded degree of Doctorate by Bihar Takshila University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Tej Pratap Yadav)

Who is Tej Pratap Yadav's wife?
Tej Pratap Yadav got married to Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of Bihar's ex-Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai.
Who is the brother of Tej Pratap Yadav?
Tejashwi Yadav is the younger brother of Tej Pratap Yadav.
Tej Pratap Yadav qualification.
Tej Pratap Yadav completed his matriculation from BSEB, Patna in 2010.
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Tej Pratap Yadav is the son of former chief ministers of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
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Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Bihar Government.

Tej Pratap Yadav Latest News & Updates

Tej Pratap Yadav appeals to parents after expulsion from RJD and family, as personal allegations & party rift come to light
After his expulsion, Tej Pratap posted an emotional appeal to his parents on social media, underscoring internal family and party conflict, with added allegations by his estranged wife of abuse and political misuse of his marriage.
Tej Pratap Yadav's "Sudarshan Chakra" remark
In September 2025, Tej Pratap Yadav's “Sudarshan Chakra” remark, defending his sister Rohini Acharya, sparked controversy, igniting debates on religious symbolism in politics and its impact on India's secular values.
Irresponsible conduct’: Lalu Yadav cracks the whip, expels Tej Pratap from RJD
Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for six years, citing behaviour inconsistent with both family values and party standards, triggered by a controversial social-media post.
FIR filed against Tej Pratap for hiding details of property in election affidavit
A FIR was registered alleging Tej Pratap hid immovable property in his election affidavit; the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) found a large increase in his declared assets between his 2015 and 2020 affidavits.
Tej Pratap Yadav provided wrong figures during 2015 Bihar elections: Sushil Modi
BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi accused Tej Pratap of submitting incorrect facts in his nomination and asset declaration, particularly relating to the Aurangabad land purchase and sources of funds.
BJP alleges Tej Pratap did not declare land, firm details in 2015 poll affidavit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed Tej Pratap Yadav hid ownership of land in Aurangabad and a loan in his 2015 election affidavit and annual asset declaration, alleging deliberate concealment of property.

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