In a stunning and intimate confession, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav revealed his personal life in an emotional social media post. On Saturday, he wrote an emotional message, revealing that he has been in a long-term relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav for the last 12 years.
An Emotional Public Declaration
Tej Pratap initially shared the post on Facebook, then deleted it, only to upload the same photo and caption. In his Facebook post, he said, “I am Tej Pratap Yadav, and the girl shown with me in this photo is Anushka Yadav. We have loved and known each other for 12 years. We have been in a relationship for 12 years. I’ve longed to tell you this, but didn’t know how. So today, in this post, I’m opening my heart to you all. I hope that you will understand.
🚨Tej Pratap admits 12-year live-in with Anushka Yadav
~ Forced into political marriage by Lalu in 2018 despite a relationship, which ended in DIVORCE.A Young girl’s life was ruined for dynastic politics. The Lalu family treated her like a pawn. No feminism? pic.twitter.com/Z7sRFsGjWw
— The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️) (@Indian_Analyzer) May 24, 2025
The open admission of his relationship caused a stir on social media. While most praised his frankness and bravery, others started speculating whether the romance would lead to marriage. Interestingly, Tej Pratap’s own life has frequently hit headlines, and this admission provides another public level of intrigue.
Celebrating in the Maldives
Tej Pratap Yadav is currently out of the country, indulging in the Maldives. He uploaded a video of himself meditating at sea on Instagram, which soon became a hit. He gave ideas on inner peace, saying, “Peace is important in life. If not, there is chaos all around. Meditation and self-reflection help one grasp the intensity of thoughts and feelings. It brings a great sense of satisfaction.” He went on to say, “Sound of running water has a magical effect.”. It reminds one of the stillness of nature and can positively direct our energy.
The Delhi Rouse Avenue Court had permitted him to go to the Maldives between May 17 and 23. His foreign activities and the post he made recently have put him back in the center of politics, particularly with elections in Bihar looming on the horizon.
Return to Mahua on the Cards
Politically, Tej Pratap is set to fight from Mahua in Vaishali district, reverting to the seat where he had won in 2015. This is a strategic move away from his present seat at Hasanpur, Samastipur. All his moves are being monitored keenly, particularly by the BJP, which is said to be calculating how to stem his influence and destabilize his political foothold.
