Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Mother Rabri Devi Caught Between Sons Tej Pratap and Tejashwi in Bihar Elections
Imagine two brothers, Tej Pratap and Tejashwi, who are also political rivals in their state of Bihar.
Their father, Lalu Yadav, kicked Tej Pratap out of their family's political party because he acted irresponsibly.
Now, Tej Pratap has started his own small party and is running against his own brother, Tejashwi.
Their mom, Rabri Devi, used to be the leader too.
She feels like a mom to both and wishes them both good luck, even though her husband, Lalu, clearly wants Tejashwi to win and lead the state.
Their dad thinks Tejashwi is needed to help Bihar grow, like a roti that will burn if it stays on the pan too long.
The family, except for Tej Pratap, supported Tejashwi during voting day, while Tej Pratap voted separately.
Tejashwi is confident he will win and form a new government.
Rabri Devi, mother of Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav, expressed well wishes for both sons competing in the Bihar elections.
Tej Pratap Yadav is contesting independently with his own party, Janshakti Janata Dal, after being expelled from the RJD by his father, Lalu Yadav.
Lalu Yadav, RJD patriarch, favors his younger son Tejashwi Yadav to lead Bihar, comparing the need for change to roti on a hot pan.
Tejashwi Yadav is the chief ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan alliance and is confident of forming a new government.
The Yadav family, including Lalu, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi with his wife, participated in voting, while Tej Pratap voted separately.
- Who
- Rabri Devi, Lalu Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav
- What
- Rabri Devi expressed maternal good wishes for both her sons, Tej Pratap and Tejashwi, who are rivals in the Bihar elections, while Lalu Yadav openly supports Tejashwi and has expelled Tej Pratap from their party.
- When
- During the Bihar Phase 1 Voting.
- Where
- Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- Tej Pratap was expelled from RJD by his father for 'irresponsible behaviour' and is now contesting independently, while Tejashwi is the RJD's chosen successor and chief ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan.
Tej Pratap Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav
Party Affiliation and Family Support
Tej Pratap Yadav
Expelled from RJD by father Lalu Yadav, contesting on his own with a new party (Janshakti Janata Dal). Receives his mother's general good wishes but faces isolation from the core family campaign.
Tejashwi Yadav
Expected to carry forward his father's legacy and lead the Mahagathbandhan alliance as its chief ministerial candidate. Actively campaigned with parents and wife.
Political Stance and Election Focus
Tej Pratap Yadav
Stated that parents' blessings are important and emphasized public blessings. Campaigned separately. Believes the public will choose the candidate who works for them.
Tejashwi Yadav
Expressed confidence in forming a new government on November 14, urging voters to 'Vote for change, vote for development, vote for jobs.'
- Rabri Devi's Stance
- Wishes both sons well, acknowledging Tej Pratap is contesting independently.
- Lalu Yadav's Stance
- Expelled Tej Pratap from RJD for 'irresponsible behaviour,' favors Tejashwi for Bihar's development.
- Tej Pratap Yadav's Party
- Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD)
- Tejashwi Yadav's Alliance
- Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Congress, Left factions, etc.)
- Election Outcome Prediction
- Tejashwi confident of forming a new government on November 14.
- Campaign Participation
- Lalu and Rabri Yadav campaigned with Tejashwi and his wife Rajshree, along with daughters Misa Bharti and Rohini Acharya.
Sources
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