Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav said on Saturday that the government upgraded his security cover after serious threats to his life. Speaking to reporters in Patna, he expressed concern about his safety. He said, “My security has been increased because there is a threat to my life. People will get me killed. There are many enemies.”

Centre Strengthens Yadav’s Security

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently approved Y-Plus category security for Tej Pratap Yadav. Under this arrangement, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team will guard him round the clock.

Threat Report Led to Decision

According to Live Hindustan, central security agencies submitted a threat assessment report to the Home Ministry. After reviewing the report, the Centre decided to strengthen Yadav’s security cover.

Tej Pratap’s Political Journey

Tej Pratap Yadav was once a senior member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). His father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, expelled him from both the party and the family. After his removal, Tej Pratap launched his own party — the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD).

He is contesting the Bihar Assembly election from the Mahua constituency, which went to polls in the first phase on November 6. His main rivals include Sanjay Kumar Singh from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Indrajeet Pradhan from Jan Suraaj, and RJD’s Mukesh Kumar Raushan, who was fielded by his brother Tejashwi Yadav.

Airport Meeting Draws Attention

Earlier this week, Tej Pratap Yadav greeted BJP MP Ravi Kishan at Patna airport. The brief encounter sparked political speculation. However, Yadav dismissed any political angle.

“It is a coincidence that I am meeting BJP MP Ravi Kishan again after meeting him yesterday,” he told reporters. He said the meeting was casual and unplanned.

Tej Pratap Yadav, chief of the Janshakti Janata Dal, has received Y-Plus security from the Centre after a threat assessment found risks to his life. While campaigning for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, he continues to voice fear for his safety and faces a tough contest in Mahua.