Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Village Phulwaria, district Gopalganj, Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Tejashwi Yadav
As Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav accused the Bihar NDA government of failing on development, poverty reduction, migration, unemployment, crime, and corruption in a sharp public attack. The BJP rejected his claims and responded with its own development figures, turning the exchange into a wider political dispute over governance in Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav formally assumed charge as RJD working president in Patna after his recent elevation within the party. In his speech, he urged a grassroots organizational push, youth mobilization, and a stronger challenge to the NDA government.
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was appointed as the working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal at the party's national executive meeting in Patna. The move marked a major generational shift in the party's leadership and strengthened his role in its day-to-day functioning.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Tejashwi Prasad Yadav |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | 8th pass |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Shudra |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 09/12/2021 |
| Marriage Place | Sainik Farms, New Delhi |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rachel Godinho (2014-2021) |
Family
| Wife | Rachel Godinho aka Rajeshwari Yadav |
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| Children | One daughter |
| Father | Lalu Prasad Yadav |
| Mother | Rabri Devi |
Career
| Political Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly |
| Cricket Career | Played for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (2009-2012) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tejashwi Yadav is an Indian Politician and the political successor of Lalu Prasad Yadav from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). | |
| 2. He is the youngest among Lalu Yadav's nine children. | |
| 3. Tejashwi left school to pursue a career in cricket. | |
| 4. He has played cricket at the under-15 and under-19 levels in Delhi. | |
| 5. Tejashwi was part of the Delhi Daredevils' squad from 2009 to 2012. | |
| 6. In 2010, he entered politics by supporting his father during the Bihar Assembly poll campaign. | |
| 7. Elected from Raghopur Assembly constituency in 2015, he became the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. | |
| 8. Tejashwi Yadav's political journey has been marked by controversies and involvement in criminal cases. | |
| 9. As of 2023, he faces 11 pending criminal cases. | |
| 10. Elected from Raghopur Assembly constituency in 2015, he became the youngest-ever Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar at age 26. | |
| 11. He has served two terms as MLA and is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the 18th Bihar Assembly following the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. | |
| 12. He is noted as the youngest Leader of Opposition in India. | |
| 13. Featured in the Indian Express '100 Most Powerful Indians' in 2020 and 2021. |
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