Patna (Bihar) [India], May 27 : Anushka Yadav's brother, Akash Yadav, on Tuesday responded to a controversy erupted around RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, after he allegedly claimed on social media to have been in a 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav. However, he later claimed that his account was hacked.
Akash said that it's a matter of privacy between two individuals and that they should discuss it themselves. He also cautioned RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav against being influenced by outsiders, suggesting that this has led to problems within the family.
"...Looking at whatever has happened, all I would like to say is that this is privacy. It is a matter of a man and a woman. It would be better if the two of them spoke about this. My sister's character assassination was being done by a few people, so I have to respond to them...I would like to tell Lalu Prasad Yadav not to ruin his family by being influenced by some outsider. The outsiders have entered your house and are working to finish your family. The result is before you. The man who was working hard to make his brother the CM, has now been ousted from the party...," he told ANI.
The controversy has taken a political turn, with Akash Yadav implying that Tej Pratap Yadav's actions are a result of external influences within the party. This development comes amid internal party dynamics, with Tej Pratap Yadav having been ousted from a key role.
Tej Pratap was on Sunday expelled from the party by RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for six years and also from the family after he posted a picture informing his 'long term relationship' with Anushka.
Meanwhile, for the first time since the controversy broke out Tej Pratap came up with a congratulatory message for his younger brother and former Dy CM Bihar Tejaswi Yadav as he became father for the second time and blessed with a baby boy.
In a post on X, Tej Pratap, "With the infinite grace and blessings of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, I have got the good fortune of becoming the elder father on the arrival of the newborn baby (the birth of a son).. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to younger brother Tejaswi Prasad Yadav and Raj Shri Yadav... My affectionate blessings and love to the nephew.
On Monday, Tej Pratap Yadav's ex-wife, Aishwarya Rai, broke her silence on Monday, questioning the timing of his expulsion and accusing the family of ruining her life.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, Rai said, "Why was my life ruined? Why was I beaten? Now they have suddenly had a social awakening. They are all together. They have not separated. The elections are near, so they have taken such a step and created this drama."
Tej Pratap had married Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai. However, the marriage was short-lived. After a few months, Aishwarya left the Yadav household, alleging that she had been driven out by her husband and his family members.