Tej Pratap Yadav announces party symbol and marks his political break with the RJD

A significant political development took place in Bihar, when RJD chief and Lalu Prasad Yadav’s eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, officially revealed his party’s election symbol: the blackboard. His political group, the Janshakti Janata Dal, was officially recognized in August, marking Tej Pratap’s move towards an independent political path.

Long known for his controversial statements and divergent political stances, Tej Pratap’s decision to branch out marks the opening of a bold new chapter in his career. Declaring his intention to become “the true voice of the people”, he said his party would focus on the rights of the youth, farmers and the underprivileged.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tej Pratap wrote, “We are fully dedicated and ready for the overall development of Bihar. Our goal is to bring about a complete transformation and build a new system. We are ready to fight a long battle for the progress of Bihar.

हमलोग बिहार के संपूर्ण विकास के लिए पूर्ण रूप से समर्पित और तत्पर हैं। हमारा मकसद बिहार में संपूर्ण बदलाव कर एक नई व्यवस्था का नव निर्माण करना है।

हमलोग बिहार के संपूर्ण विकास के लिए लंबी लड़ाई लड़ने को तैयार हैं।#tejpratapyadav #janshaktijantadal #biharelection pic.twitter.com/GxsQHw0WqQ

– Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) September 25, 2025

A direct challenge to Tejashwi Yadav?

Political observers see the move as a direct challenge to his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav, currently the most prominent face of the opposition in Bihar. The announcement stoked tensions within the RJD and the Yadav family, raising questions about the party’s unity ahead of the upcoming elections.

Now, all eyes are on the influence that the Janshakti Janata Dal is gaining among the electorate and the impact that Tej Pratap’s political gambit will have on the evolving political landscape of Bihar.