The political landscape of Bihar has once again become heated. Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and a former minister, has fully prepared for a comeback in the political arena. After separating from the party and family, Tej Pratap visited his former assembly constituency of Mahua for the first time, where he not only inspected a medical college but also made his b presence felt among the public through a roadshow.
This visit by Tej Pratap was not just a formal event; it clearly reflected the strategy for the upcoming elections and his changed political stance. Wearing a turban and a green cap, Tej Pratap clearly indicated that he is now politically active on his own and has moved towards forging a new political identity.
Distancing from the RJD Flag
The most important aspect of this Mahua visit was that Tej Pratap Yadav did not use the RJD flag or banners anywhere. Throughout the program, only the flag of his new political team, 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav,' was flown. This made it clear that Tej Pratap is now building his own political ground and has distanced himself from the RJD.
He himself said that people already know 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav' and it is not a new identity. This changed style of Tej Pratap and his attempt to show a separate identity clearly indicates that he is preparing to create his own independent political path, away from the shadow of the party.
If the Public Wants, I Will Contest Elections
When Tej Pratap Yadav was asked which party he would contest the elections from, he said that the future will tell which party he will contest from. However, he definitely added that if the public demands it, he will definitely contest the elections.
During this time, Tej Pratap also reiterated that he had promised to give a medical college to Mahua during his tenure and now that promise has been fulfilled. Along with this, he made another new promise—if a new government is formed, Mahua will also get an engineering college.
The large number of supporters who gathered in his roadshow and the slogans like 'Mahua's MLA should be like Tej Pratap Yadav' made it clear that he is also getting the support of the public. Although Tej Pratap is not directly announcing his candidature, his style and activity clearly indicate that he has made up his mind to contest the elections from Mahua.
Clash of Two RJD Leaders in Mahua
Tej Pratap's increasing activity in the Mahua seat has also caused a stir within the party. Currently, the RJD MLA from this seat is Mukesh Roshan, who is considered close to Tejashwi Yadav. After Tej Pratap's visit and indications of contesting the elections, his concerns also seem to be increasing.
It is said that when Tej Pratap spoke about contesting elections from Mahua, Mukesh Roshan became emotional and cried. Now he has also become active in the area and is publicly saying that if the people of Mahua want, he will also enter the electoral fray.
The presence of both Tej Pratap and Mukesh Roshan in the Mahua seat has increased internal tension within the RJD. This clash is not only a fight for one seat but also indicates a battle for dominance within the party. Tej Pratap claims that he brought a medical college for Mahua, while the current MLA Mukesh Roshan is standing firm in the field, relying on his support base.
New Signals of Political Strategy
Tej Pratap Yadav's changed demeanor and the strategy of distancing himself from the RJD show that he wants to create his own independent political identity. His public meeting and roadshow with the 'Team Tej Pratap Yadav' flag have now made it clear that he wants to play a decisive role in the upcoming assembly elections.
Although he has not yet revealed which party he will contest from, political analysts believe that Tej Pratap may either move towards forming a new political party or enter the electoral fray by becoming a part of another alliance.
However, Tej Pratap Yadav's return and his increasing activity have created a stir not only in Mahua but in the entire politics of Bihar.
