7 Shocking Revelations About Tej Pratap Yadav

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1. Who is Tej Pratap Yadav?

Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician born on 16 April 1988 in Gopalganj, Bihar. He is the eldest son of former Chief Ministers of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.

2. What is his political career?

Tej Pratap Yadav has held several political positions, including Cabinet Minister of Health in Nitish Kumar's government from November 2015 until July 2017. He also served as the Environment Minister of Bihar, promoting horse-riding as an initiative to curb pollution in the state.

3. What controversies has he been involved in?

In 2017, Tej Pratap Yadav threatened to skin Prime Minister Narendra Modi alive after Lalu Prasad's security was downgraded from Z+ to Z. He has also been involved in a marital dispute with his wife Aishwarya Rai, with allegations of physical and verbal abuse. Additionally, a video of an alleged assault on a video journalist by his bodyguards went viral during the 2019 general elections.

4. What is his marital situation?

Tej Pratap Yadav was married to Aishwarya Rai, daughter of Chandrika Roy and granddaughter of Bihar's ex-Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai. However, their marriage was marred by allegations of physical abuse and cross-dressing. The marital discord led to political implications, with Aishwarya urging the public to vote for CM Nitish Kumar, a key political rival of her husband's family.

5. Does he have a YouTube presence?

Yes, Tej Pratap Yadav runs a YouTube vlog channel called 'L-R vlog' where he shares his daily life and travel videos. His channel recently crossed 1 lakh subscribers, prompting a 'Thank You' hording in Bihar's capital Patna.

6. How has his family been involved in politics?

Tej Pratap Yadav is part of the influential Yadav family in Bihar politics. His father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, is a prominent leader, and his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav, is also involved in politics. The family has faced intense scrutiny over various legal and political issues.

7. What recent developments have affected him?

In recent years, Tej Pratap Yadav has been involved in several legal and political battles. The Home Ministry has greenlit the prosecution of his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a land-for-job scam case, adding to the family's legal woes.