Tej Pratap Yadav said on June 6, 2026 [1], that no security cover has been withdrawn for his parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi.
The clarification comes amid circulating reports that the state government had reduced the protection details for the former chief minister and his spouse. Because security arrangements for high-profile political figures in Bihar often signal shifts in government relations, these rumors have sparked local political tension.
Speaking in Patna, the president of Janshakti Janata Dal addressed the reports. "Rumours are being spread that security has been withdrawn, but that's not the case," Yadav said. He added that he had spoken clearly with his mother to verify the status of their protection [1].
Yadav attributed the spread of the misinformation to political maneuvering by the state leadership. He accused the Bihar chief minister of using the situation for strategic gain, a claim that suggests a deepening rift between the state administration and the Yadav family.
"The CM is doing politics over the issue of security withdrawal for my parents," Yadav said [2].
The statement serves as a formal denial of the rumors that had begun to trend in the region. By publicly confirming that the security detail remains intact, Yadav sought to stabilize the narrative surrounding his parents' safety, and the government's current stance toward them [1].
“"Rumours are being spread that security has been withdrawn, but that's not the case."”
This exchange highlights the volatile nature of political signaling in Bihar, where the presence or absence of state-provided security is often viewed as a barometer for a leader's influence or a government's hostility. By framing the rumors as a political ploy by the chief minister, Tej Pratap Yadav is positioning his family as targets of political gamesmanship, potentially consolidating his base ahead of future electoral cycles.
