Tej Pratap Yadav Clears Pilot Training Interview Amid Family Rifts

Patna, June 25 (PTI) Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, recently ousted from the RJD by Lalu Prasad, his father and the party's founding president, has successfully cleared the initial interview for pilot training. The course, Ab-Initio to Commercial Pilot License (CPL), saw Yadav securing the fifth position among 18 successful candidates. The Directorate of Aviation (Bihar Government) released this list on June 20. The interview and document verification process was conducted from December 16, 2024, to December 18, 2024.

Yadav faced expulsion from the RJD on May 25 by Lalu Prasad, following alleged revelations about his relationship with a woman named Anushka. A Facebook post supposedly confessing his relationship stirred controversy, but Yadav later claimed his account was hacked and removed the post. His estrangement from the family, especially in light of his father's disowning him due to "irresponsible behavior," highlights the internal family tensions.

Yadav's controversial post impacted his estranged wife Aishwarya, who criticized her in-laws publicly, alleging her life was ruined due to the marriage despite his ongoing relationship, which reportedly began before their 2018 wedding.

Post-expulsion, Yadav suggested a "conspiracy" aimed at distancing him from his younger brother, Tejashwi Yadav. Through several social media posts, he insinuated betrayal using the metaphor 'Jaichand', referencing historical treachery. Drawing from the Mahabharata, he expressed optimism about withstanding this familial rift, emphasizing the enduring bond with his brother and warning against conspirators. Yadav urged Tejashwi to maintain trust, pledging his unwavering support and emphasizing the need to take care of their parents, hinting at internal and external challenges.

This family dram unfolds just before Bihar's assembly elections, which the RJD will contest under Tejashwi Yadav's leadership. Both brothers, sons of former chief ministers Prasad and Rabri Devi, are among four siblings involved in active politics. Tej Pratap Yadav, who debuted in state politics in 2015, is serving his second term as MLA, after holding two ministerial positions.

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