Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is an Indian politician, former professional cricketer, and the current Chief Ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan (Bihar).[1][2][3]He was Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister for two terms before. Tejashwi, the youngest son of former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, has become one of the most well-known young political figures in Bihar.
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| Tejashwi Yadav in 2025 | |
| Born | 09 November 1989 (age 35) Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar & R.K. Puram (Dropped out) |
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| Occupation | Politician, Former Cricketer |
| Years active | 2010 – Present |
| Known for | Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Former Deputy Chief Minister, RJD Leader |
| Notable works | Deputy CM (2015–2017, 2022–2024), IPL Delhi Daredevils Player, RJD Chief Ministerial Candidate 2025 |
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| Spouse(s) | Rajshree Yadav |
| Parents | Lalu Prasad Yadav (father),
Rabri Devi (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Early Life & Education
Tejashwi Yadav was born on 9 November 1989 in Gopalganj, Bihar, to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi are parents of Tejashwi Yadav. Along with his sister Misa Bharti, he is the youngest of nine siblings.
After completing his elementary education at Delhi Public School in Vasant Vihar, he went on to DPS R.K. Puram but left before finishing Class 10 in order to focus on his cricket career.
Career
Cricket Career
Tejashwi Yadav played professional cricket before going into politics. He played with Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma for Delhi's U-15, U-17, and U-19 teams. He signed with the Delhi Daredevils (IPL) in 2008, but he never played a game.
He participated in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy while playing for the state team of Jharkhand. In 2013, he gave up cricket to pursue a career in politics.
Political Career
In 2010, Tejashwi started his political career by running for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He was elected as a Raghopur MLA in 2015 and was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar in the Mahagathbandhan government, which was led by Nitish Kumar. He was the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly following the 2020 elections.
After Nitish Kumar rejoined the Mahagathbandhan in 2022, he was once more appointed Deputy Chief Minister. He held this position until 2024, when Nitish sided with the BJP. He is still in charge of the RJD and one of the main opposition leaders in Bihar.
Notable Works
- Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar (2015–2017, 2022–2024)
- Leader of Opposition, Bihar Legislative Assembly (2020–2022)
- Chief Ministerial Candidate, Mahagathbandhan (2025)
- Member of Legislative Assembly (Raghopur, Vaishali)
- Represented Delhi Daredevils in IPL (2008–2012)
- Featured in Indian Express – 100 Most Powerful Indians (2020, 2021)
Achievements and Recognition
In Bihar's history, Tejashwi Yadav is the youngest Deputy Chief Minister. He is well known for his charismatic leadership and persistent work to make the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) a more powerful political force in Bihar. He was listed twice in The Indian Express's list of the "100 Most Powerful Indians" due to his increasing popularity and influence.
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References
- ↑ Bihar Assembly Elections: Two More Parties Join Mahagathbandhan . Retrieved 6 october 2025
- ↑ Rahul Gandhi on stage, Tejashwi Yadav declares himself chief ministerial face . In India Today . Retrieved 6 october 2025
- ↑ Tejashwi Yadav projected as CM face of INDIA bloc in Bihar by Congress leaders . In The Hindu . Retrieved 6 october 2025