In a move signaling a clear shift towards reconciliation, former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav arrived at his mother Rabri Devi’s residence in Patna on Tuesday, where he met with his parents and younger brother.
Tej was expelled from the RJD by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in May last year for 'irresponsible behavior' and 'ignoring moral values’. Lalu Prasad had also announced that he had severed all family ties with his elder son.
Following his expulsion, Tej floated his own outfit Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and unsuccessfully contested the Bihar Assembly elections from Mahua constituency.
After his arrival at is mother’s house at 10 Circular Road, Tej touched the feet of both Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi to seek their blessings and held Tejashwi Yadav’s hand—gestures that signal a visible thaw in strained family ties.
He also invited them to the Dahi-Chura feast organised on January 14 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Sharing pictures of his moments with the family members, Tej wrote on X: “Today, I reached the residence at 10 Circular Road and met my father, the honorable Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav Ji, and my mother, the honorable Smt. Rabri Devi Ji, to seek their blessings. I also met my younger brother and the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi, and invited him by handing over an invitation letter for the "Historic Dahi-Chuda Feast" program to be held tomorrow, January 14, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.”
“At the same time, today I also had the wonderful moment of playing with my dear niece Katyayani in my lap,” he added.
