Tej Pratap Yadav Formalizes Political Split with New Party Symbol
In a move set to reshape Bihar's political landscape ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has unveiled the official election symbol for his new political party, the Janshakti Janata Dal. The chosen symbol, a blackboard, represents a formal and decisive step in his independent political journey, posing a direct challenge to his family's established party and his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav.
A Direct Challenge to Family and Party
This development solidifies a growing rift within Bihar's most prominent political family. After being expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) by his father in May, Tej Pratap announced the formation of his own political front in August, creating a coalition of five minor parties to contest the state elections.
Political analysts widely view this as a direct challenge to the authority of his brother, Tejashwi, who is the current face of the opposition in Bihar. The launch of the new party and its symbol has amplified tensions within the RJD, raising critical questions about party unity and the potential for a split in its traditional vote base.
A Vow for a "New System"
Following the announcement of the blackboard symbol, Tej Pratap took to social media to declare his commitment to the "overall development of Bihar." He stated his aim is to bring about a "complete transformation and build a new system," signaling his intent to fight a "long battle for Bihar's progress." With the formalities of party recognition and symbol allocation now complete, all attention is now focused on the electoral impact of this significant family feud and what it means for the state's future.
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