Tej Pratap Yadav said he does not support any Khan Sir during a recent appearance in Patna, Bihar [1].

The statement marks a public distancing between the political camp of the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and the endorsements of popular cultural figures. This friction highlights the tension between celebrity influence and political alignment in Bihar's volatile social landscape.

Tej Pratap Yadav said the response followed Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav publicly expressing support for Khan Sir [1]. The actor's endorsement had created a perceived link between the celebrity's views and the political circle of the Yadav family.

Addressing the situation in June 2026 [1], Tej Pratap Yadav said the actor's stance does not reflect his own or his associates' positions. He said, "हम किसी भी ख़ान-वान का समर्थन नहीं करते" — "We do not support any Khan Sir" [1, 2].

The interaction underscores the complexities of public image in Bihar, where the intersection of cinema, education, and politics often creates unpredictable alliances. By explicitly rejecting the endorsement, Tej Pratap Yadav aimed to neutralize any political capital or liability associated with the educator's public profile.

The exchange occurred as the political environment in Patna remains sensitive to the influence of social media figures and regional stars who command large followings among the youth [1].

“"We do not support any Khan Sir"”

This incident illustrates the strategic need for political figures in Bihar to maintain strict boundaries between their official platforms and the independent endorsements of regional celebrities. By quickly repudiating Khesari Lal Yadav's support for Khan Sir, Tej Pratap Yadav is preventing a celebrity's personal preference from being interpreted as a formal political alignment, thereby avoiding potential backlash from opposing voter blocs.