Tejashwi Yadav hits back at brother Tej Pratap, says father Lalu Prasad not being held 'hostage'

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has reacted to his brother Tej Pratap’s allegation that their father and party president Lalu Prasad Yadav is being held "hostage" in New Delhi.

Rejecting his allegations, Tejashwi said that being a "hostage" is not the personality of Lalu Ji.

Speaking to reporters, Tejashwi said, "Laluji has been the chief minister of Bihar for a long period of time, he has been the Union minister and he also arrested Advaniji. The personality of Laluji does not match with the allegations made."

RJD leader Tej Pratap had on Saturday alleged that Lalu Prasad Yadav was being held "hostage" in New Delhi despite getting bail earlier this year. 

He also alleged that there are some people in the party who are "dreaming" of becoming the chief of RJD.

The comments come in the backdrop of a strained relationship between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi.

Earlier in August, Tejashwi had asked Tej Pratap Yadav to maintain "discipline".

The strain between the two top leaders has been evident after RJD students` wing state president Akash Yadav was removed from his post. Akash Yadav is believed to be a close aide of Tej Pratap Yadav.