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Tej Pratap Yadav's Dahi-Chura Invite Thaws Family Ties Ahead of Sankranti

Tej Pratap Yadav visited the family home to personally invite his parents and brother Tejashwi Yadav to a Dahi-Chura feast for Makar Sankranti. The emotional meeting, featuring Tej Pratap touching his parents' feet and lifting his niece, marked a visible thaw in reportedly strained relations. Political observers see the gesture as a significant shift aimed at displaying family unity and countering narratives of a rift. The upcoming feast is now viewed as a key symbolic event to cement this public reconciliation.

Key Points: Tej Pratap Yadav Invites Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi for Sankranti Feast

  • Tej Pratap invites family for Makar Sankranti feast
  • First warm meeting after months of distance
  • Viral moment holding niece Katyayani
  • Seen as move to blunt opposition claims of rift
  • RJD workers enthused by show of unity
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Tej Pratap Yadav invites Lalu, Rabri and Tejashwi for Dahi-Chura feast

Tej Pratap Yadav invites family for Dahi-Chura, signaling reconciliation. The meeting featured emotional moments and a viral photo with his niece.

"a symbolic display of the unity and strength of the Lalu family - Political Observers"

Patna, Jan 13

A touching and emotionally charged moment unfolded on Tuesday at 10 Circular Road, the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, when Tej Pratap Yadav met his parents and younger brother, signalling a visible thaw in strained family ties.

The primary purpose of the visit was to formally invite Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, and his parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, to a Dahi-Chura feast being organised on January 14 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Tej Pratap personally handed over the invitation letter to his younger brother, a gesture widely seen as an attempt to convey brotherhood, reconciliation, and family unity.

Upon arrival, Tej Pratap Yadav first touched the feet of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, seeking their blessings.

The meeting marked the first occasion in a long time when Tej Pratap and Tejashwi were seen together with warmth and ease in front of the media, after months of living separately and maintaining distance on public platforms.

Amid the political symbolism, a deeply personal moment stole the spotlight when Tej Pratap Yadav lifted Tejashwi's daughter and his niece, Katyayani, in his arms.

Tej Pratap later described the moment as a wonderful experience. Photographs of him smiling with the child quickly went viral, reflecting that despite political differences and separate living arrangements, familial bonds remain intact.

Political observers view Tej Pratap's visit-after a prolonged period of distance from the family-as a significant shift.

For months, speculation of a "cold war" between the two brothers had dominated political discourse.

However, this meeting on the eve of Makar Sankranti appears to have blunted opposition claims of a deep rift within the Lalu family.

With this reconciliation gesture, attention has now turned to the Dahi-Chura feast scheduled for Wednesday.

More than a traditional culinary gathering, the event is expected to serve as a symbolic display of the unity and strength of the Lalu family.

Tej Pratap's outreach has infused fresh enthusiasm among RJD workers, and all eyes are now on how Tejashwi Yadav and other family members participate in the event, potentially placing the final seal on this much-discussed family rapprochement.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see them together. But let's be real, this is 100% political optics before the next election cycle. The "cold war" stories were getting bad press. Still, a family sharing dahi-chura on Sankranti is a positive image for their supporters.
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Aditya G
Touching the feet of parents is our sanskar. Whatever differences exist, this gesture by Tej Pratap shows respect for our culture. The feast is a nice tradition. Hope they resolve their issues privately for good.
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Sarah B
As an outsider following Indian politics, this is fascinating. The blending of a family ritual (the feast) with high-stakes political messaging is unique. The personal moment with the child does seem genuine though.
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Karthik V
The media makes a big drama out of everything. Brothers have disagreements, then they patch up. It happens in every family. At least they are setting a good example of reconciliation in public. Now, can we please focus on actual issues in Bihar?
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Meera T
Dahi-chura on Makar Sankranti! 😋 This takes me back to my childhood. Whatever the reason, food and festivals have a way of bringing people together. Hope they enjoy the feast and find real peace as a family.

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