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In pics: Tejashwi Yadav reaches Patna with wife, lifts veil on her name
RJD leader and former Deputy CM of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, returned to Patna with his wife, Rachel Iris. Here are some photos of his grand welcome in the city. (All photos: IANS)
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Tejashwi and Rachel got married on December 9
The two got married in a ceremony attended by only close friends and family. Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav also attended the wedding.
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Rachel has a new name now--Rajshri
Rachel Iris is the name of Tejashwi Yadav's wife who has been rechristened as 'Rajshri' by Lalu Prasad himself for the sake of ease of pronunciation.
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The couple welcomed with traditional fanfare
Leaders and party cadre danced to drum beats, belying the nip in the air, to express their delight.
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Its not clear whether the bride has permanently changed her name
On being asked, Tejashwi said let's keep something for later. He didn't disclose whether Rachel has converted to Hinduism or not.
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He remained dignified about Sadhu Yadavs comment
Tejashwi chose to not answer on impulse about his maternal uncle Sadhu Yadav's comments about his wife.