Tej Pratap Yadav, politician and elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has publicly disclosed what he claims is the root cause of his prolonged divorce battle against wife Aishwarya Rai — speaking on the streaming reality show 'Rise and Fall'. A clip from the show has gone viral, with Tej Pratap alleging he caught Aishwarya chatting with a former boyfriend and sending him affectionate messages.

What Tej Pratap Said on the Show

Speaking candidly on camera, Tej Pratap recounted the early days of a marriage he described as strained from the outset. 'We had a fight. It was a new marriage. We had a fight for three months. We were different. We got married under pressure. I was a minister at that time, Health Minister of Bihar. I didn't feel like going home,' he said.

He alleged a fundamental mismatch in lifestyle, saying his wife objected to his early-morning prayers while she reportedly stayed out until 4 or 5 in the morning. The most serious allegation came when he described returning home one evening from the Vidhan Sabha: 'I was entering the bedroom. She was chatting with a boy. She had an ex-boyfriend. She was chatting with him. She was sending him a heart message. She was sending him everything. I saw it all from a distance.'

Evidence, Trauma, and a Broader Claim

Tej Pratap also claimed he had documented conflicts by recording videos of their fights, which he subsequently submitted as evidence in court. 'One positive thing about me was that whenever he fought, I used to make a video of it. It became our evidence. I put it up in the court. Boys are not always wrong. Girls are also wrong,' he said.

He added that the experience left a lasting psychological impact, saying that even today, raised voices during arguments trigger a trauma response. 'That's why whenever there is a fight, I get traumatized,' he stated.

Background: Marriage, Divorce Filing, and RJD Expulsion

Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai married in May 2018. The union unravelled quickly, with Tej Pratap filing for divorce within months in what became one of the most widely reported political family controversies in Bihar. The couple's separation has dragged on in court for years without resolution.

The family drama deepened considerably in May 2025, when his father Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled Tej Pratap from the RJD for six years and publicly announced a severance of family ties. The expulsion followed a social media post — later deleted — that allegedly claimed a 12-year relationship with another woman. Tej Pratap denied authorship, alleging his account had been hacked and the images manipulated.

Why the Clip Is Trending

The reality show format — unusual for a sitting politician from a major political dynasty — has amplified the story well beyond typical political news. Tej Pratap, the son of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and Lalu Prasad Yadav, is a recognisable national figure whose personal life has been a recurring flashpoint. The viral clip is drawing attention not only for its personal revelations but also for the broader questions it raises about the intersection of political families, media, and the judicial process.

The divorce proceedings remain active, and the latest disclosures are likely to add a fresh dimension to a case that has already attracted significant public and legal attention.