Tej Pratap Yadav New Party
Tej Pratap Yadav has launched a new political party named Janshakti Janata Dal. He announced that he will contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Mahua constituency. During the launch, he introduced the party’s identity with a yellow cap and a scarf.
Tej Pratap Yadav New Party: Creating a big buzz in Bihar politics, Tej Pratap Yadav announced the formation of his new political party “Janshakti Janata Dal” In a press conference held in Patna, he declared himself as an independent candidate from Mahua and expressed his commitment to walk on a new political path with a youth-focused agenda.
Big twist in Bihar politics
In a major political development, Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced the launch of his new political party. Speaking at a press conference in Patna on Saturday, he revealed that he is forming a new political platform called “Janshakti Janata Dal.” Under this banner, he will contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Mahua constituency as an independent candidate.
Tej Pratap will be the voice of the youth of Bihar
Tej Pratap Yadav made it clear that his new platform will focus on becoming the voice of young people. He said that those who have a passion for politics and a true spirit of social service will get his support. According to him, “Team Tej Pratap is a platform that will prioritize youth-centric ideas, education, employment, and healthcare. Whoever delivers on these issues will form the next government.
Bihar’s youth want change
During the press conference, Tej Pratap Yadav also targeted his uncle and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar. He remarked, “I am fully confident that this time my uncle (Nitish Kumar) will not become the Chief Minister. The youth of Bihar now want change.
Tej Pratap Yadav once again reiterated that he will contest the elections from the Mahua constituency, a decision he had already announced earlier. Taking a jibe at his opponents, he said, “Some people are getting restless because of my active involvement in politics. Let them keep scratching their cheeks. I will continue to stay among the people
Pratap appears in yellow cap during press conference
An interesting moment came during the press conference when Tej Pratap Yadav was seen wearing a yellow cap for the first time. Earlier, he was usually spotted in a green cap. When asked about the change of color, he replied, “The flag of Team Tej Pratap carries both green and yellow colors. These represent our ideology and energy.
Tej Pratap Yadav reached the office of the Election Commission and held a 30-minute discussion with the Chief Electoral Officer. According to officials, he has now registered his new party under his own name.On July 26, Tej Pratap Yadav had declared that he would contest the elections from the Mahua constituency as an independent candidate. At that time, he had said, “Team Tej Pratap is a platform. Our team will also support everyone in the elections, especially the young generation who want to contest. All such people will be given support.
Political Context:
Tej Pratap’s move comes soon after his expulsion from the RJD, which created rifts within the Yadav family and Bihar’s opposition camp.
By forming Team Tej Pratap, he has signaled that he wants to build his independent political identity, separate from the shadow of his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.
2. Election Strategy:
He has chosen Mahua, his former constituency, as his battleground — indicating his confidence in the area’s voter base.
His agenda is youth-centric, focusing on education, employment, and healthcare, which he believes will attract first-time voters.
3. Symbolism of Colors
The launch of the yellow cap and scarf as party symbols is meant to represent “energy and new thinking,” while the presence of green stands for “continuity with social justice politics.