Tej Pratap Yadav, a former minister in Bihar and son of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav, has declared that his Facebook page was compromised after a post surfaced claiming he is in a relationship with a young woman named Anushka Yadav. The post, which has since been deleted, triggered a backlash on social media, with users reminding the politician of his marriage in 2018 to Aishwarya, the granddaughter of a former Chief Minister.
In a statement on X, Yadav accused unknown individuals of attempting to “defame and harass” him and his family. He emphasized that his social media account was hacked and claimed that the photos shared in the post were edited inappropriately. Following the controversy, he cautioned his supporters against reacting to any circulating rumors.
While it remains unclear whether Mr. Yadav has taken further action, such as filing a police report regarding the hacking incident, he reiterated the importance of vigilance among his followers.
This incident sheds light on the broader issues of online safety and the misuse of social media, particularly for public figures facing scrutiny. As politicians increasingly engage with social media, it underscores the need for stronger security measures to protect their accounts from unauthorized access and misinformation.