Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday announced the expulsion of his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family for a period of six years. The decision follows a string of controversies involving Tej Pratap, including a viral social media post featuring a woman described as his long-time partner

The announcement was made through a public statement shared on Lalu Prasad’s official social media handle, where he expressed grave concern over what he called Tej Pratap’s repeated disregard for personal ethics and public responsibility.

“Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice,” Lalu Prasad wrote. “My eldest son’s conduct, both in private and public life, is not aligned with the values and traditions that our family and party stand for. Therefore, I am removing him from the party and distancing him from the family as well.”

The statement further clarified that Tej Pratap Yadav will have no role in party affairs or family matters moving forward. Lalu emphasised that his son is “capable of managing his personal affairs independently” and advised others to use their own judgment in maintaining any association with him.

The controversy erupted after a Facebook post surfaced showing Tej Pratap Yadav posing with a woman, identified in the caption as Anushka Yadav, allegedly claiming a 12-year-long relationship. The post, which quickly went viral, stirred debate due to Tej Pratap’s previous marriage to Aishwarya Rai, granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai. That marriage ended amid allegations of domestic abuse and family disputes.