Tej Pratap Yadav: A statement given by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son and famous leader Tej Pratap Yadav during his religious tour of Uttar Pradesh has made a lot of headlines. This statement of Tej Pratap Yadav has created a stir in the politics of both the states of UP and Bihar. After darshan and worship of Baba Vishwanath in Varanasi and Maa Vindhyavasini in Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Tej Pratap Yadav, while talking to journalists, said such a thing which stunned everyone. Tej Pratap clearly said that he does not support Akhilesh Yadav. At the same time, he clearly said that there is a high possibility of Yogi Adityanath forming the government again in Uttar Pradesh.
Today I had the privilege of visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the holy city of Lord Mahadev, to have darshan and worship of Baba Vishwanath.
I, Tej Pratap Yadav, pray for the happiness and good health of my parents, best wishes for my siblings and people of the entire society… pic.twitter.com/5uJ30vbvVk
— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 23, 2026
When journalists asked Tej Pratap Yadav questions about the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, he said that I do not support Akhilesh Yadav. This time there is every chance that Yogi Adityanath is going to form the government in Uttar Pradesh again, i.e. for the third time. Tej Pratap’s statement is being considered very special because he is a close relative of Akhilesh Yadav. There have been political and family relations between the two families for a very long time.
Tej Pratap Yadav is on a religious journey these days. First of all he reached Varanasi and had darshan of Baba Kashi Vishwanath. After offering prayers in the temple, while sharing pictures on social media platform X, he wrote that he had the good fortune of having the darshan of Baba Vishwanath. He prayed for the health of his parents, well-being of his brothers and sisters and happiness and peace in the entire society. He also prayed to maintain love, brotherhood and harmony for the people of Bihar and the country.
After reaching the divine abode of the holy Mother Earth Vindhyavasini temple, my mind was filled with devotion. By worshiping, worshiping and performing rituals at the feet of Mother Goddess, I prayed for the happiness and prosperity of my parents, brothers and sisters, the entire people of Bihar and the countrymen. I requested my mother that everyone should live with love, brotherhood and… pic.twitter.com/iqVxME4QRF
— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 24, 2026
After having darshan of Baba Vishwanath, Tej Pratap Yadav reached Vindhyachal, where he had darshan of Mother Vindhyavasini. He also shared pictures of the darshan of Maa Vindhyavasini on social media. He wrote that after reaching mother’s court, his heart was filled with devotion. He prayed to Mata Rani for the happiness and prosperity of his family, the people of Bihar and the people of the country. He also prayed to maintain the spirit of unity, brotherhood and harmony in the society.
However, his political statement given during the religious visit has now become a big topic of discussion. Political experts are considering it important from the point of view of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and opposition politics. After this statement of Tej Pratap Yadav, discussions have intensified between Samajwadi Party and RJD supporters.