Patna: Political discussion around government-provided security intensified in Bihar on Monday after Tej Pratap Yadav returned his official security cover.
The development comes shortly after similar decisions by Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, both of whom had earlier surrendered their government security arrangements.
Tej Pratap Yadav, who heads the Janshakti Janata Dal, announced the move through a post on social media. He stated that he had given up the entire security arrangement provided by the state administration.
जनशक्ति जनता दल के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष माननीय श्री तेज प्रताप यादव जी ने अपनी सभी सुरक्षा व्यवस्थाएँ वापस कर दी हैं। बताया जा रहा है कि यह मामला पहले से ही बिहार सरकार के संज्ञान में था। बिहार से बाहर रहने के कारण उन्हें सुरक्षा प्राप्त थी, लेकिन बिहार लौटते ही उन्होंने स्वयं अपनी…
— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) June 15, 2026
According to his post, security had been assigned to him while he was staying outside Bihar and was later continued upon his return. He said he voluntarily returned the protection after coming back to the state.
He also remarked that responsibility for his safety would now rest with the state administration, noting that ensuring security of political leaders is a government duty in a democracy.
The move is likely to add to the ongoing political exchange between opposition leaders and the state government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, with security arrangements emerging as a point of public debate.
Further responses from the state administration on the development are awaited.
