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👁 Tejashwi Yadav
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  • Born 09 November 1989
  • Age 35
  • Birth Place Gopalganj, Bihar India
  • Profession Politician, Cricketer
  • Political Party Rashtriya Janata Dal (2015-present) (RJD)
  • In Office 5th Deputy Chief Minister Of Bihar 10 August 2022 - 28 January 2024
  • Residence 5, Desh Ratna Marg, Patna, Bihar, India

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Tejashwi Yadav BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 05 Feb 2025
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav: Bihar's Young Political Leader Born November 9, 1989, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is a prominent figure in Bihar's political landscape. His career trajectory blends a brief stint in professional cricket with a rapid ascent in politics. Elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from ...Raghopur in 2015, he leads the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), currently the largest party in the state. He also heads the Mahagathbandhan, the current opposition alliance. Yadav's political career highlights include serving as Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister from August 2022 to January 2024, holding key ministerial portfolios including Health, Road Construction, and Urban Development during this period. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and the youngest Leader of the Opposition in India. His political stances align with the RJD's socialist ideology, focusing on issues of social justice and economic development for the state. He has been recognized for his political influence, featuring in The Indian Express's '100 Most Powerful Indians' list in 2020 and 2021. His key political contributions include strengthening the RJD's position in Bihar and providing a strong opposition voice to the ruling government. His youth and leadership have solidified his place as a significant force in Bihar's political future.

Tejashwi Yadav PERSONAL LIFE

Father Lalu Prasad Yadav
Mother Rabri Devi
Spouse Rajshree Yadav (Rachel Godinho), ​ ​(2021), ​

POSITIONS HELD BY Tejashwi Yadav

Position Tenure
Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly N/A

TEJASHWI YADAV NEWS

Loans, votes and AI: Bihar Cabinet goes big as Tejashwi Yadav flags debt crisis

May 07, 2026 10:27 am

At Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Samrat Choudhary, govt approved in-principle proposal to secure a $500 million World Bank loan

After Nitish Kumar’s resignation, Bihar govt will be ‘run from Gujarat’: Tejashwi Yadav

April 13, 2026 5:13 pm

RJD leader announces restructuring and renaming of party’s student wing, which will now be called Socialist Student Association of India.

'1,300 deaths since 2016': Tejashwi targets Bihar govt as Motihari hooch deaths rise

April 04, 2026 7:39 am

Bihar hooch tragedy: Five people have died in Bihar's Motihari after drinking adulterated country liquor. Tejashwi Yadav has slammed the Nitish Kumar government for failure to stop such deaths over the last decade.

After Nitish, Lalu, Paswan, why Bihar's social justice movement is at a crossroads

March 08, 2026 6:58 am

The exit of socialist icons marks more than a generational shift – it closes a political cycle that began with socialist mobilisation in Bihar in 1970s and culminated in implementation of Mandal Commission report in 1990

Nitish ‘would not have seen this day if he was with us’: Tejashwi reacts to Bihar CM’s Rajya Sabha nomination

March 05, 2026 10:11 pm

Opposition leaders criticised the BJP, alleging that removing Nitish Kumar from CM’s post was part of the party’s plan.

Tejashwi Yadav elevated as RJD No 2: Three challenges now define the test he faces

January 26, 2026 8:17 am

Formally handed an organisational role for the first time, the 36-year-old promises to live up to it, announces tour of all Bihar districts after the Budget session to “listen” to party leaders and their problems

Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD's national working president

January 25, 2026 2:20 pm

The announcement was made at the inaugural session of the RJD's national executive meeting, which was attended by top leaders of the party.

RJD reset after Bihar defeat: Tejashwi Yadav could be elevated soon, party mulls over strategy shift

January 19, 2026 9:38 am

Party emphasises it wants leaders to “interact more with people” rather than “react to functioning of Nitish Kumar government”.

Why the Mahagathbandhan crumbled in Bihar

November 17, 2025 11:51 am

The MGB did not lose merely because the NDA campaigned better. It lost because it failed to grow

👁 Both Sridevi and Rajinikanth began their careers alongside Kamal Haasan.
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
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Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.

TEJASHWI YADAV PHOTOS

Violence erupts outside Bihar Assembly amid Opposition’s protest over Police Bill

March 24, 2021 11:05 am

Amid Uproarious scenes in the Assembly and heated protests outside by the Opposition against what it termed a “draconian” law, Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021 was passed in the State Assembly Tuesday and will now be tabled in the Legislative Council.

With NDA leading in Bihar, BJP supporters start celebrations

November 10, 2020 7:42 pm

With the trends suggesting that the NDA alliance is on course to form the government in Bihar, BJP workers have started celebrating at party head office in Delhi on Tuesday.

TEJASHWI YADAV VIDEOS

SP - BSP Alliance: RJD's Tejashwi Yadav welcomes the move

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

After BSP and SP announced the alliance between the two parties, Tejashwi Yadav said that the people of India welcome the alliance. He also claimed that BJP will be whitewashed in UP and Bihar

Bihar CM Nitish holds ‘Janta Darbar’

February 08, 2016 10:40 am

Patna, Feb 08 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday interacted with people and heard their grievances at his ‘Janata Darbar’. Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also attended the event and interacted with the people. Speaking at the event, Tejashwi said people of Bihar chose their party to serve them and this platform will help the Government in solving their problems in presence of many senior officials. He added that soon a law would be brought in the state where the officers who don’t solve the case in a time-bound manner will be fined.

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