Siwan (Bihar) [India], May 26 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday took a swipe at the ruling party and said that the people of Bihar want a change in the state leadership and are ready to move beyond the decades-long rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar.

Speaking to the media, Prashant Kishor said, 'There is only one atmosphere in Bihar, the atmosphere of change. People in Bihar want a change in the system, employment for their children, and freedom from the corrupt system here. Bihar has had enough of 'Lalu-Nitish' for 30-35 years, now Bihar needs a new rule, the rule of the people.'

'When Nitish Kumar came to power, corruption definitely decreased between 2005 and 2010, and reforms took place in Bihar. But people have been carrying Nitish Kumar for the last 20 years. This is the rule of democracy that 5-10 years is enough. Now it is time for Nitish Kumar to go and for a new system to come,' he added.

Earlier, RJD party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav announced the decision to expel his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from both the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the family, citing repeated violations of family values and public conduct.

Responding to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's decision, Prashant Kishor on Sunday said, 'What does Bihar have to do with Lalu Yadav expelling someone from the party and family? Did Lalu Yadav say that if there is any able person from the Yadav caste, he will make him the leader? Even now, Lalu Yadav wants Tejashwi Yadav to be the CM. If today Lalu Yadav declares someone from the Yadav caste as the CM face, except Tejashwi Yadav, Jan Siraaj will support him. In reality, these parties that are doing the politics of caste are doing the politics of family.'

The controversy erupted after Lalu Yadav took the significant step of expelling Tej Pratap from both the party and the family. Explaining the reason behind this decision, Lalu Yadav said that his son's conduct was not in line with the family's traditions and values. He stressed that neglecting moral standards in personal life weakens the broader struggle for social justice.

In a statement on X, Lalu Yadav said, 'The activities, public behaviour, and irresponsible conduct of my eldest son are not in line with our family's values and cultural ethos. Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions.'

He further announced, 'Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for six years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life.'

The matter gained attention on Saturday after Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that his Facebook account had been hacked. This claim came after a post from his account said that he had been in a long-term relationship with a woman. The post sparked controversy online and reminded many of his previous marital issues that had made headlines.

Bihar is expected to have its assembly elections later in the year. However, the Election Commission has not announced the dates as of yet. (ANI)