This election has turned intensely personal for the family of former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, as his two sons contest the same political battleground from opposite sides.

On May 25, RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for six years, citing "irresponsible behaviour" and failure to conform to probity and family values.

The action followed a purported Facebook post in which the 37-year-old reportedly spoke of a long relationship with Anushka Yadav; Tej Pratap later said his account was hacked and the photos edited to defame him and his family.

After the split, Tej Pratap floated the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and on August 5, announced an alliance with five smaller Bihar parties: Vanchit Vikaas Insaan Party, Bhojpuriya

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