In a highly emotional and defiant press conference held in Patna on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Tej Pratap Yadav the elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and current chief of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) forcefully denied rumors that he had fathered a "secret child." Distraught by the claims circulating on social media, he alleged a deep-rooted conspiracy by his political rivals to drive him to the brink of mental collapse.
"I Am Distraught": The Emotional Breakdown
Tej Pratap, who was expelled from the RJD last year over a controversial social media post, addressed the media with visible distress. He revealed that the latest wave of rumors claiming a woman named Anushka Yadav had given birth to his daughter has taken a severe toll on his mental health.
"I am in complete depression (Pura depression mein hoon). They are trying to push me to suicide," Tej Pratap told reporters. "I beg my detractors to let me live in peace. They are causing mental anguish by dragging my name into this."
The leader clarified that he has no connection to the woman or the child, asserting that if such news were true, he would have shared it himself. He admitted that the rumors became "too much to handle" after even Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi reportedly tweeted congratulations to him, which he later rubbished as false.
The Five ‘Jaichands’: Who Is Behind the Conspiracy?
Using the historical metaphor of ‘Jaichands’ (traitors), Tej Pratap publicly named five individuals whom he believes are orchestrating a smear campaign to destroy his political career following his successful 'Makar Sankranti' feast.
Tej Pratap alleged that these individuals some of whom are close to his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav hacked his Facebook profile last year to plant fake relationship claims and are now fueling the "child" narrative. He also questioned his brother's silence on the matter, asking why Tejashwi's "traitors" are being allowed to conspire against him.
Legal and Political Action
Tej Pratap has vowed to take the battle to the courts and the streets:
- Legal Recourse: He announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the five named individuals.
- Government Intervention: He has sought an appointment with Bihar Home Minister Samrat Choudhary to demand an investigation and security, alleging that Mukesh Roshan is plotting to have him killed.
- Alternative Claims: Tej Pratap pointed towards an individual named Akash Bhati, suggesting that investigators should look into Bhati's relationship with the woman instead of targeting him.
The Background
Tej Pratap’s relationship with his family and the RJD has been strained since 2025, when Lalu Prasad Yadav disowned him following the initial "Anushka Yadav" controversy. Since then, Tej Pratap has operated through his own outfit, the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), vowing never to return to the RJD.
