Tej Pratap Yadav denied reports that security cover for Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi was withdrawn on June 6, 2026 [1].

The statement aims to stabilize public perception and neutralize political narratives during a period of tension in Bihar. By refuting these claims, Yadav seeks to prevent political opponents from leveraging the perceived vulnerability of his parents for electoral or social gain.

Yadav, the founder of the Janshakti Janata Dal and son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, addressed the issue in Patna [1]. He said that the reports were falsehoods being circulated by political rivals to create confusion. The security of his parents remains intact despite the circulating rumors [1].

"Rumours are being spread that security has been withdrawn, but that's not the case," Yadav said [2]. He further noted that he had verified the situation directly within his family. "I have spoken clearly with my mother (Rabri Devi)," Yadav said [2].

Beyond the immediate denial, Yadav criticized the focus on such rumors. He urged the government to shift its attention toward pressing public issues, specifically public safety and the rising rate of unemployment, rather than engaging in political manipulation [1, 2].

The denial follows a series of unverified reports suggesting a change in the protection status of the former chief minister and his spouse. Yadav said the spread of this information was a calculated effort by opponents to destabilize his family's public image [1].

“"Rumours are being spread that security has been withdrawn, but that's not the case."”

This incident highlights the volatile nature of political communication in Bihar, where the security status of high-profile leaders often becomes a proxy for political strength or vulnerability. By publicly dismissing the rumors, Tej Pratap Yadav is attempting to project stability and maintain the prestige of his parents' standing while pivoting the conversation toward governance failures like unemployment to put his opponents on the defensive.