Tej Pratap slams Rahul, Tejashwi; says they’re not ‘Jan Nayaks’

Daijiworld Media Network - Patna

Patna, Oct 28: Jantantrik Janata Dal (JJD) president Tej Pratap Yadav launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday, declaring that neither could be regarded as a Jan Nayak (people’s leader).

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Tej Pratap asserted that the country’s true Jan Nayaks were Karpoori Thakur, Ram Manohar Lohia, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi — not today’s politicians.

“Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav are not Jan Nayaks. They thrive under my father’s blessings. If Lalu Prasad Yadav withdraws his support, both will be reduced to zero,” he said.

Continuing his criticism, Tej Pratap added that he would only acknowledge Tejashwi as a leader “if he achieves something independently.”