Tejashwi Yadav
5th Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar
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Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is an Indian politician and former professional cricketer who served for two terms as the deputy chief minister of Bihar. He is the son of former chief ministers of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
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'BJP IT cell knows election dates before EC': Tejashwi Yadav alleges 'institutional hijack'; blames Modi govtRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP-led central government of hijacking constitutional institutions since 2014, echoing Rahul Gandhi's concerns about the Election Commission. Yadav referenced..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Your love and God's grace kept me safe': Tejashwi Yadav reacts after convoy accident; sister alleges conspiracyRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav escaped unharmed after his convoy was hit by an uncontrolled truck and car in Vaishali district. Three security personnel were injured and hospitalized in Patna. Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Worse than Taliban': Tejashwi Yadav shares disturbing video, says doctor treating rape victim’s mother brutally beaten by accused in BiharTejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, shared a disturbing video alleging a doctor was brutally beaten and tied to a tree in Gaya, Bihar, for treating the mother of a rape victim.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Aap hi ko copy kiya': Khan Sir's wedding banter with Tejashwi Yadav goes viral - watch videoEducator Khan Sir celebrated his marriage with a grand reception in Patna, attended by prominent Bihar politicians. He revealed the wedding was a private affair due to India-Pakistan tensions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘You can take Krishna’s army but not Krishna’: Tej Pratap warns those trying to separate him from TejashwiAmidst a family feud, Tej Pratap Yadav expressed loyalty to his brother Tejashwi, likening their bond to Krishna and Arjun. This follows Lalu Prasad Yadav's expulsion of Tej Pratap from the party and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In latest gaffe, Nitish Kumar mixes up PM Modi with Vajpayee, later asks crowd to stand up for ‘pranam’ - WatchBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing scrutiny over recent gaffes, mistakenly mentioned former PM Vajpayee instead of PM Modi at a public event, prompting opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Days after Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion from RJD, Lalu-Rabri become grandparents again, name Tejashwi Yadav's newborn son 'Iraj Lalu Yadav', its hidden meaning is...Lalu Yadav visited the hospital to see his grandson. Photos of him lovingly holding the baby have gone viral.DNA - Published | |
After 'ouster' from family, Tej Pratap Yadav posts message for brother Tejashwi on welcoming second childAmid family rift, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has extended heartfelt congratulations to his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, who was blessed with a son on Tuesday.DNA - Published | |
‘Committed to empowerment’: Congress promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid to ‘eligible’ women in Bihar if Mahagathbandhan comes to powerAlka Lamba, All India Mahila Congress chief, pledged Rs 2,500 monthly for deprived women in Bihar if the Mahagathbandhan wins, backing Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme. Lamba criticized the NDA..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav promises Rs 2,500 for women, 200 units of free electricity if RJD winsTejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, unveiled welfare schemes, including cash transfers to women and subsidized utilities, aiming to unseat Nitish Kumar's government in the upcoming Bihar elections. Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: BPSC aspirants lathi-charged outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's home in PatnaIn Patna, Bihar, police used lathis to disperse teacher recruitment aspirants protesting for the release of supplementary results from the TRE-3 exam. The protesters, who gathered outside Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'It's Lalu Yadav's party and his son will be the CM face': Prashant Kishor targets RJD's 'family politics'Prashant Kishor has criticized Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav for dynastic politics. He accuses them of ignoring Congress in Bihar. Kishor believes national security is the Centre's domain. He is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Caste census merely first step': Tejashwi Yadav writes to PM Modi with 'cautious optimism', bats for private sector quotaTejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, urged Prime Minister Modi to reconsider the reservation cap after the caste census data is available, emphasizing the need for social justice and proportional..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Better late than never', 'Congress's victory': Opposition leaders react to Centre's caste census decisionThe government has confirmed the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national census, a move welcomed by leaders across party lines. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi to head INDIA bloc panel for Bihar pollsIndiaTimes - Published | 'Real double engine in Bihar is - crime and corruption': RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams PM Modi, Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar elections: Tejashwi meets Rahul Gandhi and Kharge to discuss seat-sharing plan and strategy; ducks CM questionRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and finalize seat-sharing. Yadav emphasized Bihar's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP wants to divide the country': Tejashwi Yadav slams Waqf Bill as 'unconstitutional'RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of promoting division and distracting from key issues. The Bill, which passed Parliament, aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why did Tejashwi Yadav say about father Lalu Prasad Yadav, 'Kaleja wale aadmi hain...'?"Kaleja wale aadmi hain", said RJD leader and former Bihar deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav about his father Lalu Prasad Yadav. But why?DNA - Published | RJD chief Lalu Yadav discharged from Bihar Hospital, to head to AIIMS Delhi as health deterioratesRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was discharged from Paras Hospital in Bihar and will now head to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment. His son, Tejaswi Yadav, confirmed that Lalu's current health is stable..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Misusing his face': Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of 'controlling' Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP of misusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's face while controlling the state government. He asserts that Lalan Singh belongs to the BJP and criticizes the ruling..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD's strategy to woo Muslims before Bihar Elections? Tejaswi Yadav vows to stop Waqf (Amendment) Bill at all costsRJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav joined the protest organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment)..DNA - Published |
'RJD chief unwell but here to support you': Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi and Prashant Kishor join AIMPLB protest against Waqf billIndiaTimes - Published | 'Koi nahi rok sakta': Lalu Yadav asserts Tejashwi Yadav will form govt; JD(U) reactsRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav declared that his son Tejashwi would form the government in Bihar, pledging to implement women's welfare schemes. Opposition leaders criticized the statement, with JD(U) and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main': RJD targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with another poster outside Rabri Devi's residenceRJD workers have displayed a poster outside Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national anthem. The incident sparked..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD calls Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘Khalnayak’ in new poster outside Rabri Devi’s house over national anthem rowRJD workers have placed a poster outside former CM Rabri Devi's residence, portraying current Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a villain for allegedly disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Brought disrepute to the state': Petition filed against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in court for 'disrespecting' national anthemA petition was filed in Bihar court against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for alleged disrespect to the national anthem during a public event. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Kumar and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nitish Kumar not mentally stable, make his son Bihar CM': RJD ups ante over national anthem incidentRJD staged a protest against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for insulting the national anthem. While the anthem was playing, Nitish conversed with his chief secretary and greeted people instead of standing in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi Yadav shares video of Nitish 'talking' during national anthem, raises questions on Bihar CM's healthRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for disrespecting the national anthem and questioned his health. A video showed Kumar talking during the anthem. Yadav demanded his..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri': Tejashwi Yadav mocks Bihar chief minister Nitish KumarTejashwi Yadav has intensified attacks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, labeling him as 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri' and accusing him of prioritizing his position over Bihar's welfare. Tejashwi criticized..IndiaTimes - Published |
RJD chief Lalu Yadav arrives at ED office in land for job scam caseRashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the land for job scam. Tejashwi Yadav claimed these cases are politically motivated. Prior..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Baap ka raaj hai kya': Tejashwi Yadav on BJP MLA asking Muslims to 'stay indoors' on HoliIndiaTimes - Published |
'Made him CM twice': Tejashwi's swipe at Nitish for Lalu remark; BJP defends Bihar CMBihar CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav engaged in a heated exchange in the assembly, with Nitish claiming he made Tejashwi's father, Lalu Yadav, what he was, and Tejashwi countering that he made..IndiaTimes - Published | 'I made your father': Bihar CM Nitish to Tejashwi Yadav amid big showdown in assemblyBihar CM Nitish Kumar and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav clashed in the assembly over the state's past infrastructure and governance. Nitish credited himself for the rise of Lalu Yadav, while Tejashwi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No point in saying such baseless things': Chirag Paswan on Tejashwi's SOS for Nitish's son to join politicsUnion minister Chirag Paswan criticised Tejashwi Yadav for suggesting Nishant Kumar's entry into politics, noting the decision is personal for Nishant. Tejashwi expressed concerns about the BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Otherwise, BJP will finish JD(U)': Tejashwi on why Nitish Kumar's son should join politics immediatelyTejashwi Yadav on Friday said he wants chief minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar to join politics as soon as possible for the sake of the future of the JD(U). "He is our brother. I want him to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Land-for-jobs scam: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tej Pratap and daughter Hema YadavA Delhi court has summoned Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam case, with a court appearance scheduled for March 11. The case involves alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejashwi Yadav slams EC over CEC appointment, calls it 'BJP's cheerleader'Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the newly appointed CEC, accusing the EC of bias towards the BJP and eroding public trust. He recalls alleged manipulation in the 2020 Bihar polls and vows to remove EVMs if..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You are CM not women fashion designer': Tejashwi slams Nitish for remarks on female dressTejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his outdated comment on women's sartorial choices, calling it an insult to half the state's population. Yadav's response followed a video where Kumar..IndiaTimes - Published | Wind up INDIA bloc if it was only for LS polls: Omar AbdullahJammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah questions the relevance of the INDIA bloc, suggesting dissolution if it was only formed for Lok Sabha elections. He highlights a lack of clarity regarding leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Kya bol rahe hain?': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reacts to Lalu's INDIA bloc inviteRJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav signals a possible reunion with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, hinting at political changes in the state. Despite Lalu's invitation, Nitish remains non-committal. JD(U) allies with..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nitish's B-team': Tejashwi Yadav's veiled dig at Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj PartyIndiaTimes - Published |
'Gone mad, should resign': Lalu Yadav takes jibe on Amit Shah over remarks on AmbedkarRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, accusing him of "madness" and harboring hatred towards B.R. Ambedkar following Shah's parliamentary remarks about invoking..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejashwi vows Rs 2,500 a month to women if RJD forms govtBihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors..IndiaTimes - Published |
INDIA bloc leader will be chosen through consensus: RJD leader Tejashwi YadavIndiaTimes - Published | 'Despite double-engine govt, what has Bihar gained?': Tejashwi Yadav launches fresh attack on Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar government for its handling of protesting BPSC aspirants and the state's overall condition. Yadav highlighted issues like unemployment, poverty,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'If PM can go there to have biryani ... ': Tejashwi Yadav says Team India should go to Pak for Champions Trophy 2025RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticises India's decision to skip ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, stressing that politics should not interfere with sports. Despite security concerns and tensions,..IndiaTimes - Published | Jharkhand BJP faces FIR over poll ad featuring actors depicting CM Hemant Soren, Tejashwi Yadav, Rahul GandhiAn FIR has been filed against the BJP's Jharkhand unit for allegedly posting misleading videos targeting INDIA bloc leaders on social media. The complaint, lodged by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Prashant Kishor pledges to end Bihar liquor ban within 60 minutes of taking officePrashant Kishor promised to end Bihar’s liquor ban if elected, criticizing Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav for their leadership. He questioned Tejashwi’s educational qualifications and capability...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Haath jodkar maafi maang rahe the': RJD's Tejashwi Yadav rules out future alliance with Bihar CM Nitish KumarTejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his unreliable commitments and frequent political shifts, recounting instances where Kumar apologized for aligning with the BJP. He ruled out future..IndiaTimes - Published |