Not everything is well in Yadav clan… Is Tej Pratap Yadav planning a new party before Bihar Assembly election? Experts say…

A photograph in Bihar politics is currently telling a profound story just before the Assembly elections. In this photograph, Tej Pratap Yadav stands on the stage during his nomination for the Mahua assembly seat in the Bihar elections… wearing a white kurta-pyjama, a saffron scarf draped over his shoulder, and holding a photograph of his grandmother, Marachhiya Devi! Surrounded by a crowd of supporters, flags waving, and slogans echoing, the biggest message in this scene lies in the photograph Tej Pratap holds close to his heart. This photograph is not merely a symbol of nomination; It tells the story of the beginning of a political journey in which the paths of two sons and two real brothers of the Lalu family are no longer parallel and the distance between them has become clearly visible.

Will Tej Pratap float a new party?

The emotional symbol (a photo of his grandmother Marchathia Devi) used by Tej Pratap to file his nomination represents more than just a family connection, but also an attempt to forge his own political identity. While Tejashwi Yadav transformed his father Lalu Prasad Yadav’s political legacy into a unified leadership and coalition strategy, Tej Pratap is adding a touch of emotion and tradition to this legacy. The meaning of filing his nomination with his grandmother’s photo is simple: Tej Pratap is presenting his political journey to the public by linking it to the family’s “emotional foundation.”

Two brothers’ two political paths

Experts see this as a strategy that could help him establish a political identity distinct from his younger brother, Tejashwi. There was a time when Tejashwi and Tej Pratap shared the stage together within Lalu’s family politics. But now, both photographs and speeches tell a different story. Tejashwi’s politics is centered on modern strategy, strengthening alliances, and a systematic rise to power. He has made the Rashtriya Janata Dal a stable face in coalition politics and established himself as the “natural contender for the Chief Minister’s post.”

In contrast, Tej Pratap’s politics appears to be centered on symbolism, emotions, and cultivating an image as the “true heir to Lalu’s legacy.” The saffron scarf, traditional attire, religious symbols, and a picture of his grandmother all lend a distinct “path” feel to his campaign.

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