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Tej Pratap Yadav Announces RJD-JJD Merger After Family Reunion at Dahi Chuda Feast

Tej Pratap Yadav of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal has announced that the Rashtriya Janata Dal will merge with his party. The statement followed a 'Dahi Chuda' event marking Makar Sankranti, which saw a public reunion between Tej Pratap and his estranged father, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. The event was attended by several top Bihar leaders, including the Governor and Deputy Chief Minister. Tej Pratap also mentioned plans to embark on a yatra across Bihar after receiving blessings from the elders.

Key Points: RJD to Merge with JJD, Announces Tej Pratap Yadav

  • Political merger announced
  • Family reunion at festival event
  • Tejashwi Yadav notably absent
  • State leaders and Governor in attendance
  • Plans for a state-wide yatra
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"RJD will merge with JJD": Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap Yadav declares RJD's merger with JJD after a public reunion with father Lalu Prasad Yadav at a Makar Sankranti event in Patna.

"The RJD will merge with the JJD. - Tej Pratap Yadav"

Patna, January 14

Jan Shakti Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav on Wednesday announced that the Rashtriya Janata Dal will merge with the JJD.

Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, "On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, we have invited all people. Everyone has come. Some people might be on the way..."

"The RJD will merge with the JJD," Yadav added.

This comes after the "Dahi Chuda" program organised by Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav. In the program, Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav reunited with his estranged son, Tej Pratap Yadav, at his residence in Patna.

Both were joined by several other prominent leaders, including Bihar governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras, Bihar Ministers, including Vijay Chaudhary, Sanjay Jha and others.

Speaking to the reporters, Tej Pratap said that a grand event related to "Dahi Chuda" was organised, and he received the blessings of his father.

"If Teju Bhaiya's feast won't be a super duper hit, then whose will be... A grand feast of dahi-chuda was organised... Our parents are God to us, so we'll keep receiving their blessings... Everyone will come," Tej Pratap Yadav told reporters.

On being asked about the attendance of his brother and Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap said that he "wakes up late" but he has sent an invitation to him.

"I have sent an invitation to my younger brother as well. He wakes up a little late," Tej Pratap told reporters.

Tej Pratap further mentioned that he received blessings from Lalu Yadav and the Bihar governor, following which he will start his yatra across Bihar.

"Lalu ji came, Governor Arif ji came and blessed us. We have to take blessings from the elderly and then start our Yatra across Bihar," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Using a festival like Makar Sankranti and a tradition like Dahi-Chuda to make a political announcement is actually quite smart. It connects with the people on a cultural level. If this merger strengthens the opposition in Bihar, it could be good for democracy. 🤔
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Aman W
"He wakes up a little late" – Tej Pratap's dig at Tejashwi Yadav is the most relatable part of this whole article! 😂 Brothers will be brothers, politics or no politics. On a serious note, hope this family unity translates into some positive work for Bihar.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the Bihar Governor present at what seems like a family/political event. The lines are very blurred. The merger announcement seems sudden. Will the RJD leadership actually agree to this, or is this just Tej Pratap making a solo claim?
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Vikram M
Blessings from father and then a yatra across Bihar. The script is straight out of a political playbook. Let's see what the actual agenda of this yatra is. Bihar needs jobs, better roads, and schools. Hope the yatra focuses on these issues, not just symbolism.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, this feels like an attempt to stay relevant. The JJD hasn't made a major impact on its own. Merging with the RJD might be the only way forward for Tej Pratap's party. The real test will be if this strengthens the party at the grassroots.

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