The Tej Pratap JJD contest MLC elections plan comes at a time when eight Council seats are set to become vacant. Four seats belong to graduate constituencies and four to teacher constituencies.

The current members will complete their terms on November 16. Election preparations may begin soon, with polling likely in September or October.

The graduate constituencies include Patna, Tirhut, Darbhanga and Kosi. The teacher constituencies cover Patna, Tirhut and Darbhanga regions.

Tej Pratap’s announcement signals his party’s fresh political push in Bihar ahead of the elections.

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Tej Pratap said he plans to invite leaders from across the political spectrum. The guest list will include Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, both Deputy Chief Ministers, and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav. He said festivals should unite people beyond party lines.

The JJD leader added that the event is not political but cultural. He wants people to remember Bihar’s traditions and come together during the harvest festival. Dahi chuda is a popular dish eaten in Bihar on Makar Sankranti.

During his interaction with the media, Tej Pratap also reacted strongly to a controversial remark made about Bihari women by a minister’s husband from Uttarakhand. He called the statement insulting and demanded strict action.

Tej Pratap has remained active in state politics since forming the Jan Shakti Janata Dal. With this Makar Sankranti feast, he hopes to strengthen dialogue and goodwill among Bihar’s top leaders.

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Tej Pratap announced the campaign on Thursday through a social media post. The drive will start on Friday, December 12th, at 1 pm, from his official residence at 26 M Strand Road. He said the Maha Membership Campaign (2025–28) will give a new direction to Bihar. He urged people to join JJD in large numbers and called the campaign an extension of both the family’s legacy and an ideological movement.

Tensions between Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav remain sharp. In the 2025 elections, both brothers supported rival candidates. Even though Tej Pratap lost, he stayed active. If JJD grows, it will hurt the RJD’s core vote base. Tej Pratap has openly said that returning to the RJD is worse than death.

His strong online following, his public activities, and occasional support for the NDA have kept him in the news. The NDA government even boosted his security.

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Tej Pratap said he wants to stay independent and work for the people of Bihar. He believes the JJD represents his ideas better. This decision came after a meeting of his party’s core committee, where they confirmed their support for the NDA. Party spokesperson Prem Yadav said Rohini Acharya has been offered the role of national patron of JJD.

Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav are still trying to recover from the recent election loss. At this sensitive time, Tej Pratap’s move is seen as a major blow to the RJD. Political analysts say this may be his attempt to build a separate political identity. Recently, Tej Pratap and Tejashwi met at a mall but did not speak, showing how deep the rift has become.

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In a post issued via the official JJD Instagram handle, Tej Pratap shared a video of Rohini and wrote in Hindi that while he had silently endured wrongs done to him in the past, he could not remain quiet over his sister’s humiliation. He expressed anguish over reports that Rohini was allegedly struck with a slipper, saying the incident had “turned his pain into fire.”

Without naming Tejashwi or Sanjay Yadav directly, Tej Pratap warned “Jaichands” — a term used for betrayers — that the people of Bihar would not forgive attacks on family honour. He hinted that “some faces have clouded Tejashwi’s judgement” and cautioned that the consequences of this “injustice will be severe.”

The controversy has triggered political tremors in Bihar, with parties closely monitoring the unfolding tensions within one of the state’s most influential political families.

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He said he trusts the people of Mahua more than any survey. According to him, many exit polls fail to read ground-level support. He also said he is fully confident of winning the Mahua seat in Vaishali district. Tej Pratap added that his team is not celebrating early and is instead preparing for the next steps.

Exit polls released after the second phase of voting predicted a strong performance for the NDA. Many surveys showed the Grand Alliance falling below 100 seats. A few exit polls suggested a close fight.

Tej Pratap formed the JJD after leaving the RJD and is now contesting from Mahua on a JJD ticket. His main opponents are Mukesh Roshan from the RJD and Sanjay Singh from the NDA.

He said the real test is the counting day and asked everyone to wait for the official numbers. Tej Pratap also avoided commenting on who might become the next Chief Minister.

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As Tej Pratap tried to leave, the crowd chased his car. Some people reportedly threw stones. His supporters managed to move him out safely. Jai Singh Rathore blamed RJD for creating the disturbance. He claimed that RJD members offered liquor and money to miscreants to cause trouble. Rathore has now asked the police for protection.

The fight for Mahnar turned bitter as Tej Pratap’s candidate, Jai Singh Rathore, stood against Tejashwi Yadav’s Dr. Ravindra Singh. The clash showed the growing rivalry between the two Yadav brothers and their parties.

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During his speech, Tej Pratap asked, “Is anyone speaking?” sparking loud cheers and slogans like “Long Live Tej Pratap.” His confidence and unique way of addressing people drew attention. When asked about Tejashwi, he boldly said, “If he comes here to campaign, we’ll go door-to-door in Raghopur.” Supporters compared him to Krishna, saying he’s the one causing the Mahabharata of Bihar politics.

Tej Pratap also warned Tejashwi’s aide, saying he would “tear Jaichand to pieces,” showing how intense the rivalry has become. The Tej Pratap Yadav Mahua election is not just a local contest—it reflects a major political drama in Bihar.

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He was expelled from RJD for six years. After that, he started walking his own political path with confidence. He said, “True power comes from people’s blessings, not from party posts.” He also hit out at the NDA, BJP, and RSS, saying that the people of Bihar can now see through their false promises.

Talking about Prashant Kishor, he called him a businessman who runs political campaigns for money. Tej Pratap also spoke about Mahua, saying people still remember his work there as MLA. While filing his nomination, he carried his grandmother’s photo for blessings. He said his parents and brother Tejashwi will always have his blessings too.

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This marks JJD’s debut in the Bihar political race. The party plans to release a second list soon. Tej Pratap Yadav Bihar Elections 2025 strategy also involves alliances with Vikas Vanchit Insaan Party, Bhojpuri Jan Morcha, Pragatisheel Janata Party, Waajib Adhikar Party, and Samyukta Kisan Vikas Party. The move shows his intent to make JJD a strong regional force in upcoming Bihar polls.

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