New Delhi: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Taj Pratap Yadav On Sunday, he strongly denied rumors circulating on social media that a woman he was allegedly linked to had given birth to his child, calling the claims false and defamatory. He accused political opponents and former colleagues of deliberately spreading misinformation and said he would take action litigation.The former Bihar minister told an evening press conference that the rumors had caused him severe mental distress and were part of a targeted smear campaign. He claims the speculation has resurfaced just months after a controversy that led to his expulsion from the league. people’s party (RJD), led by his father Lalu Prasad.“I am distraught as rumors spread on social media that a woman with whom I had false links a few months ago, which led to my expulsion from the party, gave birth to my child,” Yadav said.Giving context to the controversy, Yadav recalled that a post on his Facebook account went viral last year, claiming that he was “in a relationship for 12 years” with a woman. He reiterated that he did not write the post and claimed that his social media accounts had been compromised.He claimed that the post was the result of a “hack” by what he called “five Jaichands” (to use a traitor metaphor). Mentioning their names publicly, Yadav said: “There has been some suspense as to who the Jaichand members I am talking about are. The names are: Mukesh Raushan, Sanjay Yadav, Shakti Singh Yadav, Rameez and Sunil Singh.”Notably, Sanjay Yadav is a sitting member of the RJD Rajya Sabha, Sunil Singh is a member of the Legislative Council, Mukesh Raushan and Shakti Singh Yadav are former MLAs, while Rameez is believed to be in a relationship with Tej Pratap’s brother, RJD National working president Tejashwi Yadav is close.Yadav categorically denied the latest claims, telling reporters, “I completely reject this claim. This has created controversy and Akash Bhatti will reveal the truth. They are trying to defame me. I will go to court.”He said he came to know about the rumors after union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi “congratulated” him on the birth of his alleged child, which he said shocked him.Yadav also linked the new controversy to his recent political activities. “Recently, I hosted a well-attended party on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. This made my critics wary of the prospects of my party. I will seek legal action against them. I will move the court. I am also seeking appointment with Home Minister Samrat Chaudhry,” he said.He called for an end to the speculation, adding: “I beg those who criticize me to let me live in peace. I know someone who is related to this woman and I believe he is the father of the child. They dragged my name and caused me mental anguish. “Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the RJD last year over a Facebook post that sparked public reaction over what the party said was a “serious violation of moral and social values”. The incident intensified long-standing controversies surrounding him, including his tense marriage to Aishwarya, the granddaughter of former Bihar chief minister Daroga Rai. Aishwarya left their matrimonial home just months after the wedding, alleging abuse, and the divorce case is still pending in court.Since his expulsion, Yadav has come up with his own political outfit, the BJP, and has repeatedly ruled out a return to the RJD, saying he “would choose death rather than return to the party.” He insists his political journey has been guided by “principles and self-respect” rather than a pursuit of power.
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